Mary Carson
@carsonmaryc.bsky.social
Curious, opinionated watching.
London by Derry | Have previous @guardian @BBC @Channel4 @Discovery @L_Sentinel | Producer MyFriendLanre | Handy with a camera |
London by Derry | Have previous @guardian @BBC @Channel4 @Discovery @L_Sentinel | Producer MyFriendLanre | Handy with a camera |
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Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
January 31, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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NEW: The @wired.com Security desk put together a comprehensive guide to filming ICE—with tips for reducing risk at the forefront. No paywall, but please consider subscribing to help find these kinds of resources. And stay safe out there. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
How to Film ICE
Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerous—even deadly—confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.
www.wired.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:55 AM
NEW: The @wired.com Security desk put together a comprehensive guide to filming ICE—with tips for reducing risk at the forefront. No paywall, but please consider subscribing to help find these kinds of resources. And stay safe out there. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Protect him and protect Georgia Fort.
January 31, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Protect him and protect Georgia Fort.
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‘It is possible’: this tiny First Nation’s big renewable energy strategy: thenarwhal.ca/quatsino-ren...
Quatsino leads the charge on renewable energy | The Narwhal
On Vancouver Island, Quatsino First Nation is completing a 150-kW solar project, piloting tidal power and partnering with a wind farm in its push for renewable energy
thenarwhal.ca
January 30, 2026 at 2:28 AM
‘It is possible’: this tiny First Nation’s big renewable energy strategy: thenarwhal.ca/quatsino-ren...
Patriotic much?
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Patriotic much?
Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – live www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – live
The man who sprayed her was swiftly tackled to the ground by security, but Omar insisted on continuing the town hall
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance during town hall in Minneapolis – live www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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"... fossil fuel, meat and livestock producers have been funding far-right movements, to stifle environmental protection measures that would reduce their profits. Such funding is a major driver of the fascistic politics that we now witness in the US." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:54 PM
"... fossil fuel, meat and livestock producers have been funding far-right movements, to stifle environmental protection measures that would reduce their profits. Such funding is a major driver of the fascistic politics that we now witness in the US." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I hope he lives long enough to witness his own demise
One day, everyone will be opposed to him and pretend they never supported him. His name will be taken off every last thing!
Florida senators clear Palm Beach airport Trump rename for takeoff
Although Palm Beach County officials have raised some potential logistical hang-ups with the idea, the proposal will be heard next by a state House committee Wednesday.
www.politico.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I hope he lives long enough to witness his own demise
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Excellent obit for animator Roger Allers (1949-2026), co-director of the iconic (and #furryfandom favourite) 'The Lion King' (1994).
I feel Allers' career was unfairly derailed when Disney rejected his intended follow-up in favour of 'The Emperor's New Groove':
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
I feel Allers' career was unfairly derailed when Disney rejected his intended follow-up in favour of 'The Emperor's New Groove':
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
Roger Allers obituary
Co-director of the animated Disney hit The Lion King who also worked on The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Excellent obit for animator Roger Allers (1949-2026), co-director of the iconic (and #furryfandom favourite) 'The Lion King' (1994).
I feel Allers' career was unfairly derailed when Disney rejected his intended follow-up in favour of 'The Emperor's New Groove':
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
I feel Allers' career was unfairly derailed when Disney rejected his intended follow-up in favour of 'The Emperor's New Groove':
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...
Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde
Truly, I am the country’s biggest fan. But in the spirit of free speech its leaders apparently love, here’s a few things the rest of the world needs them to know, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Is this where we are headed? The cry was
"Never Again!" We must remember and never forget.
#Trump #ICE #Hate
#EpsteinFiles #Epstein
apnews.com/article/holo...
"Never Again!" We must remember and never forget.
#Trump #ICE #Hate
#EpsteinFiles #Epstein
apnews.com/article/holo...
World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
People across Europe and beyond are commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day. They are pausing to reflect on the killing of millions of lives and attempts to wipe out Jewish life in Europ...
apnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Is this where we are headed? The cry was
"Never Again!" We must remember and never forget.
#Trump #ICE #Hate
#EpsteinFiles #Epstein
apnews.com/article/holo...
"Never Again!" We must remember and never forget.
#Trump #ICE #Hate
#EpsteinFiles #Epstein
apnews.com/article/holo...
Interesting
"Visio is part of France's Suite Numérique plan, a digital ecosystem of sovereign tools designed to replace the use of US online services such as Gmail and Slack. These tools are for civil servants and not for public or private company use. "
France to replace US's Teams and Zoom for 'sovereign control'
France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.
www.euronews.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Interesting
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The rest of the world’s allies sure have a lot to say about tyranny and authoritarianism when it’s smaller, weaker countries doing the killing. But when it’s the American president - crickets. Would be nice if all you democracy lovers could grow a pair now.
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
Minneapolis live: Man, 37, shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis
The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The rest of the world’s allies sure have a lot to say about tyranny and authoritarianism when it’s smaller, weaker countries doing the killing. But when it’s the American president - crickets. Would be nice if all you democracy lovers could grow a pair now.
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
Where there is a will, there is a way
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Here’s how Europe can file for divorce from Donald Trump | Phillip Inman
Amid the tumult of the WEF in Davos this week, some investors are leading the way by ditching US government bonds
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Where there is a will, there is a way
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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the @startribune.com's reporting this month forced me for the first time in years to actually use social media notifications.
An overhead view of protesters gathering at the scene of the shooting.
Live coverage: www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
📽️ Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Live coverage: www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
📽️ Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
the @startribune.com's reporting this month forced me for the first time in years to actually use social media notifications.
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the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
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I just saw a headline on NBC about “chaos erupting” in Minneapolis. But I want to say it was really only about the first hour after the shooting that I’d call chaotic. Right now, there’s just a bunch of growing peaceful vigils around the city. It’s not normal right now but it’s not chaos.
January 24, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I just saw a headline on NBC about “chaos erupting” in Minneapolis. But I want to say it was really only about the first hour after the shooting that I’d call chaotic. Right now, there’s just a bunch of growing peaceful vigils around the city. It’s not normal right now but it’s not chaos.
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three days ago:
8th circuit gives ICE go ahead to use force against peaceful demonstrators, a decision which will immediately lead to injury.
US appeals court pauses lower court order restraining immigration agents' use of force against Minnesota protesters
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused a lower court's order on Wednesday that had restrained federal immigration agents' use of force against peaceful protesters.
www.reuters.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:38 PM
three days ago:
The evidence seems to suggest an execution. It is beholden on us to help where we can. We have power. We need to use it whether that is giving up Google or any other platform linked to helping Trump's not-so-secret police do what they are doing.
One of the local TV channels had a lawyer from the Minnesota gun owners caucus on and he made a good point that this language is tricky and bad faith. “Approached with” is meant to imply brandishing when it technically just means the gun could have been anywhere on his person while he was moving.
A DHS statement claimed “an individual approached US Border Patrol officers” with “a handgun” in the Alex Pretti shooting incident. A Bellingcat analysis of the footage appears to show that a gun was taken away from where Pretti was situated by an agent just before the first shot was fired.
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The evidence seems to suggest an execution. It is beholden on us to help where we can. We have power. We need to use it whether that is giving up Google or any other platform linked to helping Trump's not-so-secret police do what they are doing.
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Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune