Reposted by Rachael KWilliam Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Don’t know who to credit this to, but it cheers me up! 5598989
Reposted by Rachael KGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAbandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George MonbiotChanges in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 17925351729
Reposted by Rachael KTom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On in 13 hours 43 minutes 5 pm Sydney today 7 pm NZ today 12 am midnight California tonight 8 am UK tomorrow morning 9 am Germany tomorrow morning #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME @cgatist.bsky.social 2158
Reposted by Rachael Kwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Using embroidery, yarn, and wool, Peruvian artist Ana Teresa Barboza creates textile art depicting land and seascapes #WomensArt 122403412
Reposted by Rachael KKarlin Lillington @klillington.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Meanwhile in Co Clare under the flight path for Air Force 1 & helicopters going to Doonbeg www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...corkbeo.ieGiant 'Eff Trump' under flight path for Air Force One at Shannon AirportIt's one way to get your message across 17439131
Reposted by Rachael KBrad Meltzer @bradmeltzer.com · 25/08/2026Writer. Philanthropist. Businesswoman. Kindest around. Her Imagination Library has gifted over 300 million books, and that number grows by 2 million every month! The first book she started with? The Little Engine that Could. She will forever amaze me. RIP Dolly Parton #dollyparton 3887321
Reposted by Rachael KSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Ghent University suspends Cofnas, a supporter of eugenics and biological racism. Prior to his role in the Arday controversy, the department in Ghent had issued an account doubting the opaque recruitment process was on merit, or that he was qualified for the role www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAcademic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by universityNathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor. 311147370
Reposted by Rachael KMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Good news.apple.newsModerna, Merck Vaccine Succeeds in Preventing Melanoma From Returning — The Wall Street JournalResult in high-risk patients validates decades of research into mRNA-based therapeutic cancer vaccines 18727225
Reposted by Rachael KPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Here‘s the real story from @nafeez.bsky.social The Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason Arday bylinetimes.com/2026/08/18/t...bylinetimes.comThe Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason ArdayThe media's coverage of the academic's life was fuelled by the campaign of an established far-right network 57833554
Reposted by Rachael KPhil Burton-Cartledge @philbc3.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Lack of jobs is the biggest cause of unemployment, not school leavers failing to be "work-ready". 27618
Reposted by Rachael KAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Ever get the feeling you're living through the intro sequence to a disaster movie? 75714163
Reposted by Rachael KAcid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026And now, a little Vivaldi. Michel Tirabosco, a renowned pan flute player, collaborating with Raphaël Froissart. He is a professor at the Geneva Conservatory. Born with physical differences, he began playing the pan flute at 7 and has achieved international recognition for his skill. #streetmusic 39861091900
Reposted by Rachael KProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026🧵On @thenewsagents.co.uk yesterday, school closures and the lab leak theory were offered as two examples of legitimate questions that were hard to ask. Both have in fact been asked constantly since 2020. But here's a thread on why I think they were wrong and dangerous on school closures 1/12 571605662
Reposted by Rachael KProf Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Absolutely devastated to hear that the SFTC cuts mean that funding for astronomical research at Jodrell Bank has been stopped. The changes to UKRI funding and especially SFTC are really harming UK sciencetheguardian.comJodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts supportScientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities 1016974
Reposted by Rachael KJohn Mullahy @johnmullahy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... 1399
Reposted by Rachael KStuart Aken @stuartaken.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Help us say this loudly because the new government, especially PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, need to hear it.The government must be bolder on cost of living, and tax the super-rich to fund it.Add your name to @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social's letter. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...you.38degrees.org.ukDear future Prime Minister: It's time to tax the super-richJust sharing this now — because once you see #HowToGetFilthyRich on Channel 4, you’re going to want to sign it. It’s time to tax wealth, not work. Add your name and help make wealth taxes the first it... 28405166
Reposted by Rachael KJohnathan Perkins @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Both FIFA and Spain cropped or photoshopped Donald Trump out of their official celebratory World Cup photo. #WorldCup #Spain 839592
Reposted by Rachael KJess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16/07/2026I will not be listening to opinions on gender and biology from those who think women originated from a rib cage… 454156492894
Reposted by Rachael KNature @nature.com · 16/07/2026Researchers have a responsibility to search for consensus on this crucial issue, both for future generations and the future of our planet go.nature.com/4ymEN7Ngo.nature.comWhy there needs to be a global debate on inequalityResearchers have a responsibility to search for consensus on this crucial issue, both for future generations and the future of our planet. 1317
Reposted by Rachael KByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 12/07/2026🟣 SUBSTACK: Palantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel and Reform UK’s Cambridge University Recruitment Pipeline Project Revealed By @nafeez.bsky.social The world-renowned university has nothing to say in response to a six-month investigation by Byline Times raising concerns about the… Read below.bylinesupplement.comPalantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel and Reform UK’s Cambridge University Recruitment Pipeline Project RevealedThe world-renowned university has nothing to say in response to a six-month investigation by Byline Times raising concerns about the safeguarding of students and foreign influence at Cambridge. Why? 5144102
Reposted by Rachael KEliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 08/07/2026In case you missed it, here's Count Binface's appearance on the BBC this morning. 20056381526
Reposted by Rachael KMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Farage: “I’ve really enjoyed the job of being an MP.” 😂😂😂 11681583
Reposted by Rachael KJust Treatment @justtreatment.org · 02/07/2026Analysis out today reveals the Trump-led US-UK drug pricing deal could lead to the preventable deaths of 229,000 NHS patients. We're heading to Parliament on 13th July to make sure every MP understands what's at stake. Invite your MP now - takes 2 mins⬇️ actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...actionnetwork.orgUrgent briefing on US-UK drug pricing deal: invite your MP!Public and political pressure is growing against the dangerous Trump-led US-UK drug pricing deal, which will see NHS medicine prices hiked in order to boost big pharma profits. Since we and Global Ju... 0129
Reposted by Rachael KGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The multimillionaire Nigel Farage rails against climate action, while gliding from one air-conditioned building to another. He knows that he and his ilk will suffer least. But he is prepared to sacrifice everyone else to the demands of his fossil-fuelled funders. So much for "the man of the people". 592249732
Reposted by Rachael KLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts 196133276753
Rachael K @rachk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Public service announcement, take care not to develop Dave's syndrome. #heatwave #BlackBooks youtu.be/_x6EHqbDH08?...youtu.be88 DegreesYouTube video by Danielle Duquette 020
Reposted by Rachael KPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Meet James Purnell. Andy Burnham's chief of staff. In earlier incarnation, he supported the Iraq invasion; was chairman of Labour Friends of Israel; said that Winter Fuel Allowance and free bus passes should not be sacred; supported PFI, lie-detector tests for benefit claimants. What next?theguardian.comAndy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staffDecision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for government 135620409
Reposted by Rachael KRo Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Elon Musk Wants Me in Prison. I Want Him Under Oath. The richest man in the world announced that he plans to sue me and called for my arrest. I will not be intimidated. Read more: rokhannausa.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...rokhannausa.substack.comElon Musk Wants Me in Prison. I Want Him Under Oath.The richest man in the world announced that he plans to sue me and called for my arrest. 42312127
Reposted by Rachael KJohn Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The top frame is from 2015, when French meteorologists did a “forecast” from a #climate heated August 2050 - a warning on what could possibly happen in 35 years time. Bottom frame: well, it’s happened in barely a decade, only it’s already *much* worse than predicted. It’s a runaway train. 511487649
Reposted by Rachael KCharlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Palestine Action is not like the suffragettes, it’s true. Because one suffragette threw a hatchet at the prime minister, while another bombed the chancellor’s house. 11467185
Reposted by Rachael KThe Journal @thejournal.ie · 14/06/2026When is a 'legitimate concern' a legitimate concern, an issue or just a plain ol' dog whistle? @darach.bsky.social dives into the archives to investigate. jrnl.ie/7069404jrnl.ieA brief history of 'legitimate concerns' (and who decides what those are)The evolution of the phrase into a dog whistle is, frankly, a concern. 1116
Reposted by Rachael KOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Er. I hope someone has reported this to the police because I really feel this should be reported to the police 1391171492
Reposted by Rachael KPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The houses of ethnic minorities in Belfast didn’t ’go on fire’ last night - as my radio has told me - they were set alight 562708603
Reposted by Rachael KPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026“The truth is that the global far right have spent the past few years using a billionaire-owned social media platform to deliberately whip up racist violence on Britain’s streets and now they are finally starting to succeed.” @adambienkov.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2026/06/10/t...bylinetimes.comTommy Robinson, Nigel Farage and the ‘Pure Cold Rage’ Used to Trigger a Racist Pogrom in BelfastMainstream politicians have stood by as the global far-right campaigns for anti-migrant violence on our streets. Now we're suffering the consequences, argues Adam Bienkov 35708301
Reposted by Rachael KAlice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Yesterday I witnessed something extraordinary: the author Sarah Wynn-Williams sitting silent on a stage at @hayfestival.bsky.social. And she got a standing ovation. I hope the attempt to censor her backfires magnificently. I have just ordered her book. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comMeta legal action forces Facebook whistleblower to sit in silence at Hay festivalSarah Wynn-Williams did not speak during event after lawyers warned of possible sanctions from tech firm 48925343
Reposted by Rachael KDr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 29/05/2026I genuinely feel sick. A company reached out to me on IG, linking me to an AI version of myself. You can even ask "me" questions. They are also advertising it using an AI photo of me. They told me if I like it, they will give me free access... to my own fucking content that they stole. /1 25951641929
Reposted by Rachael KSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 25/05/2026The entire British right seems to have gone into meltdown over Makerfield over on the other place. It's like a bunch of howling Macaques throwing feaces at each other. 57741105
Reposted by Rachael KTom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 25/05/2026My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com. Many more here: www.theguardian.com/profile/tom-gauld 121512469
Reposted by Rachael KSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 24/05/2026The Makerfield byelection poll by Survation: nb, based on 369 respondents likely to vote and with a voting intention. Suggests it is close to a dead heat, Labour v Reform, at the start. 117226
Reposted by Rachael KPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 23/05/2026🔴 Wes Streeting has said that Palantir is “absolutely critical to the future of the NHS.” But Palantir’s £330m NHS platform is “slow an clunky” and eight to ten times slower at analysing data than the current NHS tool in use Massive scoop on Democracy for Sale: open.substack.com/pub/democrac...open.substack.comRevealed: Palantir’s NHS tech is ten times slower than current systemNHS leaders privately told that “clunky” £330m platform built by Trump donor Peter Thiel’s firm is “slow” and has “poor user experience”, new documents show 851321679
Reposted by Rachael KTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...slate.comDrowning Doesn’t Look Like DrowningDrowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect. 253133909733
Reposted by Rachael KKai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The contrast between the number of media requests I got when rich people on a cruise were facing a deadly, but contained outbreak versus now that some of the poorest people in the world are facing a deadly and devastating epidemic is just so so stark and it just really annoys the hell out of me. 161300428
Reposted by Rachael KFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Channel 4 News's Clare Fallon tracks down Nigel Farage who was absent from Parliament today avoiding questions about the £5m donation She asks him about it He jumps into his car and drives off 1231722762
Reposted by Rachael KScience Magazine @science.org · 17/05/2026WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in the early morning of 17 May, an indication of how serious the situation is. Our story below has been updated to include the latest information. ⬇️ 06227