Jo Thomson
archangel54.bsky.social
Jo Thomson
@archangel54.bsky.social
Teacher, anti-fascist, reader, gardener.
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Israeli settler groups have begun bulldozing Palestinian lands in the town of Beit Sahour to make way for a new settler outpost. The settlement threatens the existence of the largest remaining Christian community in the West Bank, residents say. mondoweiss.net/2025/12/new-...
New Israeli settlement in West Bank town near Bethlehem threatens the Christian presence in Palestine
Israeli settler groups have begun bulldozing Palestinian lands in the town of Beit Sahour to make way for a new settler outpost. The settlement threatens the existence of the largest remaining…
mondoweiss.net
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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The fascists are organising a carol concert in London to "draw attention to unchecked immigration and the fading of our cultural heritage".

What would Woody do?

Write an anti-fascist Xmas carol and sing it at the counter demo.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
BILLY BRAGG - PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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It’s weird that news organizations like the BBC are covering this as if it’s a real thing with a real process behind it—and not clearly some nakedly invented “participation trophy” by a corrupt organization to curry favor with a corrupt and easily manipulated man-child. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Donald Trump: US president named inaugural Fifa Peace Prize winner
US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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🫶🫶🫶
December 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Woodcraft Folk statement on the exclusion of trans children from Girlguiding
Woodcraft Folk statement on the exclusion of trans children from Girlguiding - Woodcraft Folk
Woodcraft Folk stands in solidarity with every trans child, young person and volunteer who faces exclusion from Girlguiding UK following the announcement on Trans inclusion.  We recognise that Girlgui...
woodcraft.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe

Some days the list feels long and things feels unclear. Some days we don’t know where to begin.

Step by step, we keep moving and things start to come together.

🧡

#kindness #belief

Pic by anxiety.positive
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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A timeline cleanser for you - the beautiful beach at Perranuthnoe in Cornwall, sunlight silver on the sea and wet sand ... and the coastguard helicopter.
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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If you’re feeling a bit sad it might help a little to know that this painting exists. It’s called Dynamism of a dog on a leash, by Giacomo Galla, 1912:
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Without asylum:

Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist

Queen would have been without a front man

The other queen wouldn't have had a husband

Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea

And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Train worker Samir Zitouni has been discharged from hospital after suffering critical injuries in the Huntingdon attack

In a statement via the police,his family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions"
November 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Today is Intersex Day of Solidarity and Remembrance.

It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.

We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
November 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
While agreeing in the round,
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).

m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
The History of Europe: Every Year
YouTube video by Cottereau
m.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Join with us in prayer. 🙏

Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at https://t.co/YsPdywXPuh. https://t.co/fDUlC0j1yb
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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What he said Part 2: 💯 🎯
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...

78% are murdered by a partner/ex

Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this

Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety

In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon asks for prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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We have all seen the toll that Ofsted inspections can take. Current inspections are unsafe and regularly cause mental health issues for teachers.

The new reforms are simply not good enough – our members do not have any confidence that this will change. It’s time for radical reform.

#AbolishOftsed
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Adil Ray, "What else has Trump been changing at the White House?"

Julian Clary, "His underwear?"

Adil Ray, "What kind of underwear do you think he wears?"

Julian Clary, "Padded and absorbent"

#HIGNFY
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Join with us in prayer. 🙏

Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
October 23, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Israel is still committing genocide in Gaza.

Since the ceasefire deal & US President Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ deal were agreed, Israel has killed 100 Palestinians, blocked aid and destroyed more homes.

It's no surprise – the deals are deeply flawed and leave Israel’s power unchecked.
October 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Bravo to this person both for the message but also for the impressive spacing of the letters. 👏🏻

#AltText sign in all caps and blue/red pen saying 'First they came for the immigrants and I spoke up because I know the rest of the god damn poem'.
October 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I'm watching this, and it's interesting but a few years old. Can't imagine how I missed it before. Start from no 1 if you want to know where we all came from and how we got here
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Incredible Human Journey - 4. Australia
Dr Alice Roberts discovers how humans left Africa to colonise the world. Here, she looks at our ancestors' seemingly impossible journey to Australia.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM