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Ellen

@sleepygardener.bsky.social
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Coffee drinker, project juggler, tree hugger, democracy & climate defender. Owned by cats. Lover of ice-cream, hater of blue cheese and autocrats. Anti-fascist. 80´s addict. Luckily 🇪🇺 Still believes there is intelligent life on planet earth

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Whitney Curry Wimbish @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The youngest person his pager attack killed was 9-year-old Fatima Abdullah, who had just started 4th grade. The pager was on a table when it went off and she picked it up to take to her dad. It exploded in her face and reports said it covered the room in her blood. She wanted to learn English.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
International criminals preparing to punish International Criminal Court
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The EU and Canada are working on a broad new partnership covering trade, defence, security, space, scientific research, supply chains and critical minerals to reduce their dependence on the US and China, Bloomberg reports. 1/
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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I wrote this before the AfD’s victory. It is even more relevant now – especially since early reactions indicate that Germany’s democratic politicians are hellbent on doubling down on these mistakes. Warnings from the Struggle Against Trumpism. Some thoughts from the piece, on the day after: 🧵
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Warnings and Lessons from the Struggle Against Trumpism
Germany is facing the prospect of rightwing extremism in power. Time to push back hard against the narratives that have undermined the democratic response in the U.S.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A texas oil giant is preparing a ship for an illegal incursion into Greenland waters. The ship is out of Quebec City and is flying the Canadian flag. Call Desgagné Transport and let them know that Canadian companies must respect the sovereignty of allied nations. (418) 692-1000
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 08/08/2026
Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
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Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling An American oil company connected to Donald Trump is preparing to sink wells in remote Greenland despite not having received permission from the local authorities. As the US president renews his threats to claim the vast Arctic territory, materials to prepare for drilling were brought ashore in recent days on Greenland’s eastern coast. Continue reading...
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The reality is that this is exactly what Trump wants. He wants to force Ukrainian capitulation and this is how he wants to do it.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18/07/2026
Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction | Simon Tisdall
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Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction | Simon Tisdall
As the bombing starts again, it’s clear the president has dragged the US into a limitless fiasco – and the world into an economic quagmire, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
One of the best examples of the bad faith deflection strategy used whenever the very real consequences of their assault on climate action are plain for all to see: www.reuters.com/business/env...
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Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern ​U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific North...
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 08/07/2026
FIFA's president Gianni Infantino is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality, a human rights group said Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump helped block a World Cup player's ban. to.pbs.org/4ph3X3O
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FIFA's Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban
Trump took credit Monday for FIFA's decision -- unprecedented in modern World Cup history -- to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play Monday against Belgium despite getting a red card in the team's previous game.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
“After it ended, the Belgian team’s social media account had a message to the U.S. on Twitter: “Overturn this.” Perfect. #WellPlayed #Belgium
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Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
Even though it was tied, 1-1, after Malik Tillman scored another goal on a free kick just outside the penalty area, it never felt close.
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Insane self-blinding of the US. They are throwing away their investment in the ocean observation system and the benefits it provides. The only explanation I can think of: they don’t want the people to know what their fossil emissions are doing to our oceans. easternherald.com/2026/06/13/u...
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The US Is Pulling Up a $386 Million Climate Ocean Sensor Network
NSF dismantling Ocean Observatories Initiative as very strong El Niño forms. Edson, Robbins, McLean: an irreparable blind spot in U.S. climate observation.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 15/05/2026
Today marks Nakba Day, an annual day of remembrance to commemorate the expulsion of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the creation of the State of Israel and the year that followed.   Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.
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Palma Polyak @palmapolyak.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
After 12 years, the EU flag is back on Hungary’s Parliament building — the new Speaker’s very first decision. A happy Schuman Day indeed.
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 08/05/2026
Happy 100th birthday to the world's most beloved nature broadcaster! @‌UN Champion of the Earth Sir David Attenborough has devoted his life to documenting the bond between humanity and nature, and sharing it with the world. Thank you for inspiring millions to care for our planet.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 12/04/2026
Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger.
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Tibor M. Kalman @kalmantibs.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Breaking: According to Hungarian media, Viktor Orban has conceded the election and congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory. 🔥🔥🔥 #HungaryIsFree
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Friday music in honor of Artemis. m.youtube.com/watch?v=sBW8...
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The Waterboys - The Whole of the Moon [Official HD Remastered Video]
YouTube video by Chrysalis Records
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
It is sad when the vice-president of the United States sees his job as spreading Kremlin propaganda.
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Trita Parsi @tparsi.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Disgraceful! The US/Israel just bombed Sharif University in Tehran. This is not only Iran's best university, but also a top 100 global university in the field of Civil Engineering. It has also been a center of student opposition to the Iranian gov And Trump just bombed it...
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The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Queen BUMBLEBEES - HELP THEM OUT! A vital thread concerning bumblebee queens at this time of year! Please #repost. Likes are nice but #shares impact! EVERY QUEEN BUMBLEBEE THAT SURVIVES GETS TO ESTABLISH A NEST which otherwise would not happen. Let me explain. 1/11 #bees #love #nature #bumblebees
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 19/03/2026
MSNBC Journalist David Rhode reports: "Iran offered to give away ALL of its enriched uranium during peace talks in Geneva. The British thought it was a credible offer. Hours later, Trump started bombing Iran anyway. The US didn't want peace, they wanted war." So to recap... 1/2
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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Dear Europe, Please help me to unshit myself. In return, I will harm your economy with tariffs, and insult your leaders, your cultures, and your military. Kind regards, A very stable genius
Trump calls on China, France, UK and others to send ships to keep strait of Hormuz open
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
✋ Former USG war crimes lawyer here. Apropos of SecDef's remarks this morning: Denial of quarter—even the declaration of no quarter—is a war crime. And recognized as such by the US Government. From DoD's Manual for Military Commissions.
(1) The accused declared, ordered, or otherwise indicated that there shall be no survivors
or surrender accepted;
(2) The accused thereby intended to threaten an adversary or to conduct hostilities such
that there would be no survivors or surrender accepted;
(3) It was foreseeable that circumstances would be such that a practicable and reasonable
ability to accept surrender would exist;
(4) The accused was in a position of effective command or control over the subordinate
forces to which the declaration or order was directed; and
(5) The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with hostilities.
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Not a single US newspaper will publish this photo. No news channel will broadcast it. The graves are being prepared for more than 80 young children killed in the US/Israeli strike on the school in Minab, Iran on Saturday. (📸 Middle East Observer)
An aerial photo shows three diggers excavating the ground for graves. More than 65 graves are already dug. Those not yet dug are marked out by chalk.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
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WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The French are taking none of Musk’s bullshit.
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Investigating child sexual abuse material isn't controversial.
Turning it into political theater is manipulation.
Maybe that logic flies on some island. Doesn't fl in France.
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This is a political attack
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 21/01/2026
Attn news commentators: Trump saying he could use force to obtain Greenland but won’t is not Trump saying he won’t use force to obtain Greenland. It is Trump using force as a threat to obtain Greenland. That is why he mentions it.
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The Vote Yes on Amendment 87 Podcast @getmoresmarter.com · 20/01/2026
Important perspective from Greenland.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
1. The tariffs are paid by US consumers 2. Greenland isn't for sale 3. Go f**k yourself
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland. Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
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Ellen @sleepygardener.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
"You think you’re watching an innocent woman being shot and killed in cold blood by the federal government, but what you’re really watching is the death of the United States of America."
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 09/01/2026
Not everyone believed me when I wrote that Trump wants Greenland becuase it would make him feel important, but that's what he told the NYT: When asked why he needed to possess the territory, he said: “Because that’s what I feel is psychologically needed for success" www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
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Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’
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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Danish guy gets it
@luhmann@hachyderm.io on Mastodon: So when Trump decides to go get Greenland he’s just going to fly in and kidnap our prime minister. Great. You have a unscrupulous and clinically insane idiot elected as your president and he wants to own the world. I have absolutely no trust in any of you Americans whether you are pronounced MAGA or if you “didn’t vote for the guy”: Your elected president is a megalomaniac dictator and it’s your fucking responsibility to stop him.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
“Oppose America’s will and you will be bombed into submission.”
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The New Dark Age
Trump has turned America into a global threat
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 03/01/2026
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Big congrats to the Nobel Committee for awarding the prize "for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy" just so she could immediately conspire with a foreign government to murder civilians on the high seas then invade and stage a coup.
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
So the US administration considers hate speech and disinformation “American viewpoints“? 🙄 HateAid is an organization that also helps climate scientists to defend themselves against online abuse and threats. Its founder was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 🇩🇪 this year.
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Ellen @sleepygardener.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
We have lost an exceptional musician and singer, rest easy Chris Rea www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqqF...
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Chris Rea - Fool If You Think It's Over (Exclusive 2008 Version)
YouTube video by ATHENAMATS
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Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
The EU never gets praise even when it acts. There is so much constant EU negging that commentators struggle to praise when it delivers. The EU did what it needed to do. Take the win. Last night was a big step for Ukraine and the European project. First, the EU got the money for Ukraine 1/
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
I know I've been beating this drum for over seven years now, but Donald Trump is a very and truly sick man who should be in a mental or penal institution and certainly not the White House.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Re: Donald Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner. Rob Reiner was a compassionate human, a devotee of democracy, a necessary moral voice and a greatly gifted creative artist. Donald Trump is a sick sociopath and a hateful person who dishonors the human race every time he opens his mouth.
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Minna Ålander 🌻 @alanderminna.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
The new US National Security Strategy, in its predictable and characteristic ugliness, is a good occasion for Europe to finally let go of the time-consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and start focusing on a proper and proactive own strategy instead.
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Europe Needs A New Strategy Too
The new US National Security Strategy helps - or forces - European leaders to let go of the consuming transatlantic crisis management efforts and to focus on an own strategy instead.
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Ellen @sleepygardener.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I think he has trigger words, like my cats when i yell "treats" and they wake up immediately - for him it is e.g "Biden" or "praise the Donald".
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Witkoff and Co. priorities in “peace” negotiations: 1) Make money 2) Get Putin what he wants in Ukraine, which will facilitate 1 3) Get connected Americans a piece of the spoils in Ukraine And that’s apparently it. Not priorities: freedom, security, justice, law, US allies, avoiding future war
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 22/11/2025
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
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