Reposted by TraceyMacAndrew Deck @andrewdeck.bsky.social · 05/10/2026ChatGPT is adding the signatures of real New Yorker cartoonists to its AI-generated images. So far, I've found the signatures of more than 15 contributors. "It’s slop, and unlike the other slop that I’ve encountered, this is slop that’s pretending to be me." www.niemanlab.org/2026/10/chat... 9041371662
Reposted by TraceyMacGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 2hThe threats to our resilience are the same as the threats to our democracy: corporate lobbyists shaping policy, with dire consequences for our ability to withstand crises. Burnham seems to want to change this. But is he aware of scale of the task? My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comStockpile food – and wash your hands: is that really how to prepare for environmental catastrophe? | George MonbiotThe UK state is dumping its responsibilities on our doorsteps, while green-lighting policies that lead us closer to crisis, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot 19326121
Reposted by TraceyMacPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21hFailures of privatisation. Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs Foreign-owned RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets even after regulator lowered them. Postage: 1st class, £1.80, 2nd class 91p. When privatized in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p. Poor service at triple price. Customers fleeced.bbc.co.ukRoyal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobsThe postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027. 84763371
Reposted by TraceyMacKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 13hBy "a few folks in the media," does Secretary Kegsbreath mean Trump's own Navy Secretary who reported on all the attempted suicides by sailors stuck on the USS Abraham Lincoln? 461008209
Reposted by TraceyMacGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/10/2026“Zionism is racism” is not a policy but a slogan. It compresses a complex history, going back millennia, and a very wide set of beliefs into one narrow meaning. The answer to genocide is not discrimination. We don't fight racism with racism. I’m gutted to see this motion adopted by the Green Party. 3551345211
Reposted by TraceyMacMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Russia is working on bio-weapons in Siberia.themoscowtimes.comNearly 200 People Under Observation After Irkutsk Lab Worker Dies From Plague - The Moscow TimesHealth authorities in Siberia’s Irkutsk region have placed nearly 200 people under medical observation after a laboratory worker died from plague, according to media reports and a statement by a regio... 951329675
Reposted by TraceyMacOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/10/2026A man builds an IED. He sets it off in a busy public street. Shrapnel flies about hitting cars, homes and a child's bedroom. It's a miracle nobody is injured. And Reform MP Sarah Pochin calls his imprisonment "disproportionate" and "two tier justice." 2882546924
Reposted by TraceyMacPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Tories to hand free childcare to those earning more than £100,000, would cost £700m to the public purse. Previously, they pledged cuts to universal credit, housing benefit, support for the long term unemployed. Continuation of the Tory war on less well-off.theguardian.comTories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch saysKemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working more 44456188
Reposted by TraceyMacChris Sprigman @cjsprigman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Cornell’s new era of transparency should begin with this guy admitting he hit Gaza protestors with his car on purpose and then lied about it. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/n...nytimes.comCornell President Calls Rape Inquiry ‘Defining Moment’ for CampusMichael I. Kotlikoff said in a video the university would be more transparent, hold Greek groups accountable and improve sexual assault prevention. 261536402
Reposted by TraceyMacDave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I know this isn’t useful but it’s weird how “the president should be coherent” was a Very Important Thing just a few years ago and then suddenly wasn’t. 17058731199
Reposted by TraceyMacThe National @scotnational.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A Scottish councillor has moved more than 3000 miles away, to Africa, without telling his constituentsthenational.scotScottish councillor moves 3000 miles away without telling his constituents 255
Reposted by TraceyMacAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Kemi 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 conferencebylinetimes.comKemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist BanThe 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 661091548
Reposted by TraceyMacMichael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Most TV is just this now. 17271961973
Reposted by TraceyMacAthena Kugblenu @athenakugblenu.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If she was wearing a balaclava and called migrant men sex offenders she's probably be given an AAA pass 210829
Reposted by TraceyMacSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Times - which has v much joined in the rightwing clamour to reduce immigration - now reporting that Mahmood’s “success” has cost the economy £4- to £7Bn. Would they like to now honestly confirm that fewer people = less spending power for all. There’s a high price to pay for this nasty obsession. 631165454
Reposted by TraceyMacMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Pentagon cover-up of US military casualties in Trump’s catastrophic Iran War continues. 37 troops have been quietly added to the public tally of wounded personnel bringing the total to 861. 27621339
Reposted by TraceyMacSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Where do Farage’s loyalties lie? Let’s ask Nathan Gill. Farage needs misinformation for power. He distorts, pays for biased polling, works for crypto billionaires/foreign money… He wants chaos and rage. This is a sulky footstamp at having his toys taken away. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/nigel-...huffingtonpost.co.ukNigel Farage Has Attacked The Government's Plans For A New Russia Misinformation UnitThe Reform UK leader claimed it is “targeted directly” at his party. 53572235
Reposted by TraceyMacJohn Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 23/09/2026The man who filmed himself stabbing one, with a person on board, is still seemingly at large. 12453112
Reposted by TraceyMacFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I only want to hear from Hampshire Police when they have nicked Danny Tommo and had him remanded in custody. There are so MANY criminal offences - including very serious ones- caught on video It would be utterly inexcusable not to act and charge him appropriately. 519256
Reposted by TraceyMacJames Ball @jamesrball.com · 23/09/2026I think once black clad men are interfering with rescues at sea, we are past "legitimate concerns". Once they're attacking boats, and risking the lives of everyone on board, it's just thuggery. The Home Secretary's statement is on the side of criminals. There's no other way to read it. 501557415
Reposted by TraceyMacBeelbeebub @beelbeebub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The BBC do (at least now) have a story up on main page www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Interestingly it was a french coast guard official on the boat. It would be peak funny if the french requested extradition.bbc.co.ukPolice looking at video of anti-migrant activist slashing at boat with knifeDaniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident. 76414
Reposted by TraceyMacDmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 23/09/2026It seems like the police are assuming the far-right losers are 'looking for an excuse' to do more damage and so must be given maximum space. In fact, they are turning a big dial that says 'thuggery' on it and constantly looking over at the state for the slightest sign of consequences. 25469122
Reposted by TraceyMacPete Ambrose @born-to-re-wild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The BBC seemed to miss this... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comFar-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy in Channel with blade while rescue worker onboardThomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover 043
Reposted by TraceyMacThe Independent @the-independent.com · 22/09/2026White House shredded for promoting its own news app after Trump’s media ban: ‘State run media’trib.alWhite House shredded for promoting its own news app after Trump’s media banThe White House promoted its official app as a way to receive ‘the news that matters most’ 1217
Reposted by TraceyMacLBC @lbc.co.uk · 21/09/2026'If you were determined never to leave power, these are the kind of complexes you would build to defend yourself.' As Trump announces his triumphal arch will contain drones and snipers, @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social warns that he is taking the US down 'an alarming road'. 55732
Reposted by TraceyMacIona Craig @ionacraig.com · 21/09/2026“Defensive air to air refuelling” Burnham has confirmed the UK will provide to Saudi for airstrikes in Yemen was the same line used to aid Trump’s bombing of Yemen. That “support” facilitated a strike the US says ‘likely’ killed 80 civilians. How many more civilians will the British support killing? 01812
Reposted by TraceyMacScott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The day after an ICE agent shot a man DHS put out a press release explaining why it was justified. Eight months later, every claim in it has been contradicted under oath. It's still on their site. Nobody there has been embarrassed enough to take it down.dworkinsubstack.comTrump’s DHS Said Minnesota Couldn’t Arrest ICE Agents. Here’s The Booking Photo.Also: four places moved to stop data centers last week, a court struck down the regime’s six-hour deportation rule, and thousands linked arms around the Kennedy Center 517872
Reposted by TraceyMacOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Jacob Rees-Mogg has put out a video about how everyone needs to "grow up" and put childhood things behind them and show a bit more backbone and be prepared to do things fir themselves. That's Jacob Rees-Mogg who as an adult ... quite literally went canvassing with his nanny. 112881203
Reposted by TraceyMacJay Rayner @jayrayner1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026On the BBC News Katya Adler has just described Germany, where the far right AFD keep winning elections, as entering 'uncharted political territory'. Hmmm. Where Germany is concerned I think that territory is pretty well charted. 563913736
Reposted by TraceyMacDon Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Kraft presented himself as someone who supports Palestinians and wants to create a dialogue, but there is no evidence he has given to groups that helps Palestinians. There is lots of evidence that he has given to groups that support the Israeli military, or attack against critics of Israel. 12426106
Reposted by TraceyMacKimBo @zapperfan7.bsky.social · 19/09/2026tonymurray1964 You see, Richard, your problem is that Reform is, basically, a bunch of horrible bastards doing horrible bastard things in a conspicuously horrible bastard way. In general, people don't like horrible bastards. I hope that's cleared things up for you Richard, you horrible bastard. 1401291346
Reposted by TraceyMacFrancesCrook@bsky.social @francescrook.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Most children in prison have been in care, so will the idiot minister send the council to prison? 052
Reposted by TraceyMacStephen Hunsaker @hunsaker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Local Housing Allowance, the cap on housing support that helps 1.9 million low-income private renting families, has been frozen since April 2024. Rents haven't. The gap between rents and support hits a record this October. Our new spotlight shows why the Budget should end the freeze 🧵 11516
Reposted by TraceyMacHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.” Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com 745276708830
Reposted by TraceyMacAnthony Painter @anthonypainter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Fred is Done. How could we have the audacity to tax his extraordinary gambling wealth just because he wants to live and run a business here? He's going to close his shops people! Nothing to do with moving gambling completely online of course. giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comUK’s top taxpayer says he would ‘not wish to be reborn’ in BritainBetfred founder Fred Done threatens 500 shop closures over tax rises that have left him fearful for the UK’s prospects 137015
Reposted by TraceyMacPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Billionaire Brexiteeer and Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK. Lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes, owns several luxury properties. Demands state subsidies, including for building a Man U stadium. Why do billionaires resent people getting decent NHS, social care, public services?bbc.co.ukBillionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UKIneos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. 3582653907
Reposted by TraceyMacRoland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026'These small boats are *constantly* coming across. An invasion! Let's make an app to show the sheer scale of the problem, then Britain will wake up.' 'Oh... it turns out there aren't that many.' Never believe your own BS. And yet the Right do this a lot. 1634485
Reposted by TraceyMacGiles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This is an extraordinary story and the FT has more here giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comReform UK’s mega-donor backed a friend’s libel claim. Now he controls her homeCrypto billionaire Ben Delo loaned more than £300,000 to former academic Nina Power 38650
Reposted by TraceyMacFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 18/09/2026 I doubt her arrival attracted the Paparazzi or the poison press. I doubt her history was one of very public racial abuse & phone hacking by press. Or one where her mother was hounded to her death by the paparazzi. explorethecotswolds.com/cotswold-iti...explorethecotswolds.comCotswold itinerary without a car from Cheltenham (3+ days)A detailed 3+ day Cotswold itinerary without a car from Cheltenham, using buses and trains to visit Bourton, Stow, Broadway and Bibury. 1405
Reposted by TraceyMacAlistair Barrie @alistairbarrie.com · 18/09/2026The blatant fiction that billionaires became billionaires by generously donating their money to other people really is one of the most jaw-dropping madnesses of the modern world. And that is up against some pretty stiff competition. 0143
Reposted by TraceyMacOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Instead of questioning what was going on and why.. the establishment, the media and even otherwise sane people all jumped on board with it - and here we are again. If you want to learn more about this really shitty chapter in British history it's all there in my current book... under 'Dunera' 1058976
Reposted by TraceyMacthisisradio3dom.bsky.social @thisisradio3dom.bsky.social · 18/09/2026It's lucky that the RNLI is an independent charity, otherwise Burnham & Mahmood probably would have closed all Stations, to avoid upsetting the balaclavaed "legitimate concerns" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPortsmouth RNLI lifeboat station off service after anti-migrant protestThe RNLI says it hopes to have the lifeboat station operational again as soon as possible. 155
Reposted by TraceyMacflyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I remember outrage about Just Stop Oil blocking a street, just in case an ambulance had to drive down it. Not because an ambulance was prevented from doing so, you understand. Just the abstract idea that one might have to. 5798297
Reposted by TraceyMacAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/09/2026New in PN: Retire in peace "McConnell would never be allowed to drive a car, babysit young children, or file his own taxes. Why, then, should a cognitively incapacitated 82-year-old retain one of the most important positions of power within the national government?"publicnotice.coRetire in peaceMcConnell is the latest example of an incapacitated politician refusing to let go. 1720258947943
Reposted by TraceyMacThe Independent @the-independent.com · 17/09/2026President Donald Trump has been photographed perusing a booklet apparently outlining the demolition of the Kennedy Center, just a day after the performing arts venue’s board voted to close it for repairs.trib.alTrump spotted looking at ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED’ bookletPresident Donald Trump has been caught up in a long-running legal battle to rename the performing arts venue after himself since late last year, culminating with its board voting to close it down for repairs earlier this week 52315
Reposted by TraceyMacByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🔴 NEW Nigel Farage Handed Platform by GB News to Defend Reform UK’s £72m Donations From Crypto Billionaires By @josiahmortimer.bsky.social Read below. ↓bylinetimes.comNigel Farage Handed Platform by GB News to Defend Reform UK’s £72m Donations From Crypto Billionaires"These donations are completely legal," insisted the Reform UK leader as he used his first appearance as a GB News host for six months to dismiss all questions about where his party is getting its record-breaking funding from 03918
Reposted by TraceyMacIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We shall grant Piddington independence. Then we will colonise it and civilise its inhabitants until they achieve the kind of maturity required to govern themselves inews.co.uk/opinion/pidd...inews.co.ukPiddington, you're welcome to leave the UK. Don't let the door hit you on the way outIan Dunt: The village that ‘roared’ has swallowed the far-right’s lies 1351105183
Reposted by TraceyMacHuw... @hiker-huw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Let's grant Piddlington independence. Make them show passports & get Visas to leave the village and enter the UK! 😂 Make the parish council negotiate contracts with utilities, service providers, and trade deals with the UK government...🤣🤣🤣🤣 #piddington 254