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This is spot on from Sonia Sodha

#IWD firstly, to the woman whose placard read ‘good job we only want equality not revenge’ I salute you. Secondly, can we please just get rid of all these warmongering testerones and seize power, then run a peaceful collaboration across the globe?

My contribution for #IWD
The trend for poker faced v non smiley models on the catwalk ensures we do not connect with them as women, seeing instead only the clothes, thus further objectifying them. A smile would make us women happier to buy the clothes, dudes.

This man. All the grace and beauty and principles the voters passed up.

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal.

Iran's attacks in Gulf States are illegal.

The U.K. defending Gulf States is legal, but allowing the U.S. to use its bases is illegal.

In short, everyone is violating international law and should stop.

My latest @justsecurity.org

The BBC is using its right wing propagandist Kuensberg to talk shite about the Greens. They are so actively campaigning to support the right it’s a wonder no one sees it. Or do they?

So Epstein buddies Andrew and Mandelson have been arrested in the UK. And in the US? Zero, zip, nada | Marina Hyde

I am so sorry to hear that. Huge condolences

I agree, it stands out

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Bedford CC dealing with the bigots like an absolute boss.

#querying #writers

When journalists, lit agents, publishers put on their website that they don’t always respond bcs of volume of mail it’s not true. It’s a decision and an attitude. Best example of the opposite who *do* respond (don’t tell me they’re not busy) @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Earned settlement The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.

Ah sorry, it's at the top of my quoted blog post but here's the direct link.

300,000 children face 10-year wait for settled status under UK plans, says IPPR

The consultation closes on Thursday. What is being proposed is dreadful. Can I encourage you to engage with the consultation and put your dissent on record?

Three beautiful stories in the @irishtimes.com this morning. Thanks guys.

Lying in a German ravine, hoping for rescue, I resolve to answer the questions about my adoption Paul Cullen: I have always known I was adopted, but my early years – unrecorded, unremembered – were one big void

Lying in a German ravine, hoping for rescue, I resolve to answer the questions about my adoption

www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Ohhhh. Now i get it. 😳😬😫 probably true

I dont know what this means? It’s the only movie she’s been in at all, no?

Wonderful words and so brilliantly performed Shame to those who fail to hear these words

Melania the movie is a mash-up of Carmela Soprano and Eva Braun on the Zoolander set Melania is a living demonstration of what happens when 20th century totalitarian kitsch reappears as 21st century luxury branding

Melania the movie is a mash-up of Carmela Soprano and Eva Braun on the Zoolander set

www.irishtimes.com/media/2026/0...

Long Island, Colm Toibin

Film that’s is, according to an excellent journalist ‘taxidermy’, about a fascist’s consort made by a sex pest tanks in box offices. I wonder if the single digits sitting amongst the empty rows reflect on why they’ve got no mates?

Melt the ICE Hat Pattern In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...

I can’t knit (yet!) so can anyone make me one of these? Will reimburse for wool and time, obv

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

I hope there is change for you all soon x

As I sit in the cinema watching Hamnet, a dull ache starts in my throat Hamnet isn’t grief porn but a bittersweet reminder that all love is a raw miracle

Rachel O’Dwyer’s writing on Hamnet absolutely perfectly captures why this film is a great one.

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

The candidates have always been awful bcs it’s a show that appeals to people whose one ambition in life IS ambition. And money.

@cineworld.bsky.social about to screen a film about the wife of a president who sanctions the horrors unfolding these last 12 months including murder. The film was made by a guy who was an Epstein associate accused of sexual misconduct and rape. We do not want this in our cinemas #brettratner #trump

I’d LOVE a thank you card like that! So clever

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