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Rep. Mike Levin @levin.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Just in case it wasn’t clear, when they say the U.S. Government’s paying for this, that’s YOUR taxpayer dollars they’re using. I’ll say this as many times as I need to: it is ILLEGAL to use American taxpayer dollars from the government to pay for candidates’ or parties’ political ads.
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe @theskepticsguide.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
One of the Trump administration's attempts to erode our science infrastructure was stopped. Our scientific institutions are still struggling, but this is an important reminder that there are still some avenues where we can push back. theness.com/neurologicab...
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Setback For Trump’s Tampering With Science Funding - NeuroLogica Blog
This is a tiny bit of good news it what has been a horrific story for American science over the last almost two years. Trump has backtracked on his attempts to politicize science funding at the NIH, a...
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 24/09/2026
Many social media users appear to have been fooled by a fake picture that supposedly shows four teachers protesting against the removal of pride flags from their classrooms. But the image is AI-generated and contains several classic clues like nonsense text.
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Image of teachers saying they would quit over pride flag removal is AI-generated – Full Fact
Many people interacting with the social media post appear to believe the picture is real, but visual clues and an AI watermark tell us it’s fake.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trump: I am entirely in favour of the freedom of the press. Any journalist who says I am not WILL BE BANNED! New Private Eye on shelves now.
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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness @cryingwilderness.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"I love this retro '90s vibe" From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 24/09/2026
A video of protests in Greece has been shared on Facebook with the claim that the country “is at a standstill”. But the clip is actually from February 2025 - it shows a demonstration marking the anniversary of a rail disaster.
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Video of protests in Greece isn’t recent - it’s from February 2025 – Full Fact
A clip shared on Facebook recently actually shows a demonstration which took place last year to mark the anniversary of a rail disaster.
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 21/09/2026
Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf claimed the UK’s foreign-born population in 2024 was “up 143% in a decade”. This is incorrect - estimates suggest the increase over a decade was much less. His figure may refer to an estimate of the increase over 20 years instead.
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The UK’s foreign-born population in 2024 was not ‘up 143% in a decade’ – Full Fact
A figure quoted by Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf for the increase in the UK’s foreign-born population is far too high, and may refer to an estimate of the increase over 20 years.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This warning from David Letterman to the media from just a year ago feels sadly too relevant today. He is right: You can't appease a tyrant.
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The Know Rogan Experience Podcast @knowrogan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Out now for Patrons, The Know Rogan Experience September Bonus. This month, we look at Triggernometry, and their July 2026 episode "WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage SPEAKS OUT". How well will Konstantin and Francis grill Nigel Farage over his donations scandal? Badly. www.patreon.com/knowrogan/po...
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September Bonus | Triggernometry — WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage SPEAKS OUT | The Know Rogan Experience Podcast
September Bonus | Triggernometry — WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage SPEAKS OUT by The Know Rogan Experience Podcast on Patreon. Join The Know Rogan Experience Podcast's community for exclusive content an...
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The same people who said ‘all lives matter’ in response to BLM are now arguing that refugees should be left to drown in the Channel.
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Don't confuse "wealth" with "super-wealth". The wealthy already pay their fair share because their wealth generally comes from earnings. But the super-wealthy pay nothing because they earn very little on paper. They instead make money with their money — which isn't taxed because we only tax earnings
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
But the messaging to the base is all that matters with these morons.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Spencer vs Windsor From the Private Eye archive. Issue 933, September 1997.
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ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They all knew ahead of time who he is...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We shared an image of Gaza earlier that was apparently not real, saying it’s what macklemore was booted from tour for protesting. Apologies. Here, this is real:
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 18/09/2026
This pretty much captures our insane reality 🏆 No notes.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
25 years ago today, George W. Bush signed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force into law. Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 18/09/2026
We all know Trump's $5,000 checks aren't coming. But Democrats had a bill to END Trump's tariffs and actually save families money. Republicans blocked it.
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Informed1 @informed1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I do not laugh out loud to memes very often, but this one really got me.
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The Birthday Fairy Project @thebirthdayfairy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today, September 18th, is the birthday of Alexis Haynie. She died along with 3 family members in a 2020 family annihilation shooting in Grantsville, Utah. Alexis was a freshman in high school and played goalie on the JV soccer team.
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Author JL Meredith @jlm-writes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Just as there are good and brilliant people everywhere, you can find stupid and evil people everywhere. I wonder what this politician sold his soul for? a photo-op with Trump? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Far-right German politician heckles Carney with 'U.S.A.' chant before EU address | CBC News
As Prime Minister Mark Carney approached the podium at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, he was met by a lone heckler with an unexpected chant for a Canadian leader speaking to the EU in France.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I love this woman. If only her words could reach all human ears. A must watch till the end, Speaker-Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and antiglobalization author. #WomeninLeadership IG: @maturedgirl
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Just Aubrey @aubreyhepburn92.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thanks to @mrjamesob.bsky.social and @ashoro.co.uk for your fury this morning at the vile scumbags attacking volunteers in this island nation 🇬🇧 Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea share.google/HNFepLIhd1MP...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 18/09/2026
What on earth is happening?
  This had become the new normal. RNLI crew members had been forced to take their permits off their cars after their tyres have been repeatedly slashed. Most of them have been pilloried at the school gates or turned away from local pubs. One man who worked in search and rescue had been beaten unconscious and hospitalised, recognised for TV interviews he had done.
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 18/09/2026
A video shared over a thousand times online falsely claims no plane hit the South Tower on 9/11. The clip was altered to remove Flight 175. Original footage filmed by a photojournalist and broadcast at the time clearly shows the plane hitting the tower.
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Edited video of South Tower on 9/11 circulates again – Full Fact
An altered video of the South Tower attack is circulating again, implying no plane hit the building on 9/11. But the video has been edited to remove the plane.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ben Delo’s £36m donation was matched by fellow crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne the next day. The two gifts are jointly the largest donations ever made to a UK political party. Is Eye hack Richard Brooks personally to blame for this?
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Anti-Fascist Translator Monkey @translatormonkey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
From last year. A good history lesson.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Why should record donations to Reform worry us? Look at the US, where the 2010 Citizens United ruling opened the door to unlimited outside spending through super PACs, and elections now cost billions. ➡️ Watch Page 94, the Private Eye podcast: youtu.be/GqNXMniIPMQ
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Kyrie Irving says he will pay Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair’s fine for putting Hind Rajab’s name on his eye black
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Indeed, We The People Should Be Getting The Same Healthcare And Paid Leave As McTurtle.......🐢
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Crypto billionaire Ben Delo has given Reform UK £36m, the largest donation to a British political party on record. Delo, who co-founded the crypto exchange BitMEX, says the business was honestly run and never lost customer funds. ➡️ Watch Page 94, the Private Eye podcast: youtu.be/GqNXMniIPMQ
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 14/09/2026
A video of Notting Hill Carnival has been repeatedly shared with claims the white population of London has dropped to 34%. 2021 census data shows 53.8% of London identified as white. Just over 36% said they were white British.
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London’s white population has not ‘plummeted to 34%’ – Full Fact
Census data doesn’t support this claim—this percentage is closer to the figure for white British people in London, not white people generally.
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Joe Roberts 🔥💙🔥🐸 @robbyjoe.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness @cryingwilderness.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I will follow up with more details...
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williamtheconker.bsky.social @williamtheconker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Trump claims the only guard rail needed against AI threat is a smart president. Ok when do we get one of those then
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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 14/09/2026
🧵 Peter Keeley, a former MI5 agent who spent 15 years undercover in the IRA, now works for Stephen Lennon AKA Tommy Robinson. He’s supplying covertly-procured information while being supported by the British taxpayer. hopenothate.org.uk/lennons-secr...
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Lennon's Secret Agent
A former MI5 agent who operated as an IRA bomb maker is now working for Stephen Lennon. Despite still being supported by the British taxpayer, Peter Keeley appears to have broken the law by supplying ...
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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
TRUMP, November 2011: "Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate." But remember, all. It's not just him; it's the entire party and its underlying ideology that created him.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
1000% that idiot was foaming at the mouth three years ago about gas prices and blaming Biden.
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
They save lives! We back the #RNLI rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Steve @tnsteve.com · 12/09/2026
Happy to help translate trump bullshit for you.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“Guys, they want us to go home.” 🔥 🇫🇷 French short film about what would happen to society if all the immigrants listened to angry old racist white men and left (aka the Republican agenda)
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“You wanna know what it feels like to be a truck driver in Trump’s America? There ya go… it just keeps going up and up and up and up… I’m out here to make money for my family, I can’t just eat that cost.” #Trumpflation 🚚⛽️😳
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Dom Joly @realdomjoly.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It’s SO EASY to become rich in Crypto. Everybody respects you and there’s no need to pay for friends or influence. Don’t believe me? Check out the Crypto King of Dubai on MUGWUFFIN - the new show from the creators of TrIgger Happy TV. 3 episodes live now- new eps every week. LINK IN COMMENTS
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Pops @pops131.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It’s hilarious to me that people continue to purchase this nonsense! 😂
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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 12/09/2026
Lee Anderson claimed last week that “there’s literally thousands of square miles” of solar panels on UK farmland. That’s way off the mark, as our fact check explains 👇
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Solar panels do not currently occupy ‘thousands of square miles’ of farmland – Full Fact
Reform UK party chair Lee Anderson claimed there are “thousands of square miles” of solar panels on farmland in the UK. This is a huge overstatement.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Thank you Canada… again.
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