Cathy Brown
@cathyab.bsky.social
Economic Justice Woman. SiFi & comics nerd. Tea drinker. Podcast host for Engage Business Media. Social Enterprise expert. Midlander & proud Brummie ex pat. Vintage brooch enthusiast (for now). Retired Morris dancer #AuDHD #Derbyshire
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every day lately I read something that will stay with me forever. this is beautifully written and absolutely heart shattering.
Kao Kalia Yang at @literaryhub.bsky.social - "If they take me and leave the children." One of our great local writers at this moment of crisis.
Letter From Minnesota: “If They Take Me and Leave the Children…”
Today is Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. I got gas for the first time this year by myself. The gas station was mostly empty. I drove into the station, heart thudding in my chest. I did everything as f…
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January 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM
every day lately I read something that will stay with me forever. this is beautifully written and absolutely heart shattering.
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🗓️ 🗪 Did you know we have a public meeting called #6to8? It takes place on the first Monday of every month, between 6pm and 8pm at The Warehouse on Allison Street in Digbeth. There's an open agenda. See you there?
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🗓️ 🗪 Did you know we have a public meeting called #6to8? It takes place on the first Monday of every month, between 6pm and 8pm at The Warehouse on Allison Street in Digbeth. There's an open agenda. See you there?
Great news for #socialenterprise this morning!
Social impact fund manager Resonance has launched a £10m fund to back social enterprises, including CICs, which are “making a difference” in communities across England.
www.thenews.coop/10m-fund-lau...
www.thenews.coop/10m-fund-lau...
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Great news for #socialenterprise this morning!
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Excellent analysis from @jamestplunkett.bsky.social couldn’t agree more👏👏👏👏
New post just out:
"Power to the People"
Today we have a guest post from @jamestplunkett.bsky.social on how Labour can counter the "Britain is Broken" narrative by investing in civic life and giving people more control over their community.
(Free to read)
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"Power to the People"
Today we have a guest post from @jamestplunkett.bsky.social on how Labour can counter the "Britain is Broken" narrative by investing in civic life and giving people more control over their community.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/p...
Power to the People
How Labour can restore civic life and counter the "Britain is broken" narrative
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January 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Excellent analysis from @jamestplunkett.bsky.social couldn’t agree more👏👏👏👏
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Why join the movement for economic justice in #Birmingham ?Head of EJB @cathyab.bsky.social explains all.
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Why join the movement for economic justice in #Birmingham ?Head of EJB @cathyab.bsky.social explains all.
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Properly funding the court system would clear the backlog even more quickly.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy
Exclusive: Lord chancellor urges MPs to back judge-only trials in thousands of criminal cases in England and Wales
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Properly funding the court system would clear the backlog even more quickly.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Is your local NHS trust using Palantir software?
Find out with our easy tool – then tell them what you think about it:
https://notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-target/stop-palantir-in-the-nhs/&utm-source=Bluesky&utm_campaign=no-palantir-nhs&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=05-12-2025
Find out with our easy tool – then tell them what you think about it:
https://notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-target/stop-palantir-in-the-nhs/&utm-source=Bluesky&utm_campaign=no-palantir-nhs&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=05-12-2025
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Is your local NHS trust using Palantir software?
Find out with our easy tool – then tell them what you think about it:
https://notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-target/stop-palantir-in-the-nhs/&utm-source=Bluesky&utm_campaign=no-palantir-nhs&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=05-12-2025
Find out with our easy tool – then tell them what you think about it:
https://notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-target/stop-palantir-in-the-nhs/&utm-source=Bluesky&utm_campaign=no-palantir-nhs&utm_medium=social_media&utm_content=05-12-2025
Think it’s appropriate to get this out there once more #ImproudoftheBBC www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzqf...
Mitch Benn - I'm Proud of the BBC
YouTube video by andyhoudini
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Think it’s appropriate to get this out there once more #ImproudoftheBBC www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzqf...
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Our @econjusticebrum.bsky.social movement is looking for someone wonderful to facilitate and evolve the model of its network meetings. Could it be you? barrowcadbury.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our @econjusticebrum.bsky.social movement is looking for someone wonderful to facilitate and evolve the model of its network meetings. Could it be you? barrowcadbury.org.uk/wp-content/u...
We want our network meetings to be even more engaging, inclusive & energising. We’re seeking a skilled facilitator to help make that happen. Help build the movement for an economy rooted in justice, equity & community power.
Apply ➡️ economicjusticebrum.org/barrow-cadbu...
#EconomicJusticeBrum
Apply ➡️ economicjusticebrum.org/barrow-cadbu...
#EconomicJusticeBrum
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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We've been overwhelmed by the number (and quality!) of people expressing interest in these roles, so going to close to the window at Thursday lunchtime.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
👀 I'm hiring two roles for a new initiative launching soon (watch this space!) 👀
A Research Assistant and a Writer/Editor. Both part-time, freelance. c.5-10 days by end December, maybe more and ramping up over time (with no obligation). Both £350 pd. Especially keen to hear from good writers! 1/2
A Research Assistant and a Writer/Editor. Both part-time, freelance. c.5-10 days by end December, maybe more and ramping up over time (with no obligation). Both £350 pd. Especially keen to hear from good writers! 1/2
September 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
We've been overwhelmed by the number (and quality!) of people expressing interest in these roles, so going to close to the window at Thursday lunchtime.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
Watch this space for more on the new inititiative. Should be able to say more early next week.
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Outstanding.
August 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Outstanding.
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I've written about the concerted effort by the combined forces of the right to turn convicted race hate monger Lucy Connolly into a victim, a saint and a martyr.
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The Martyrdom of Saint Lucy
The right is desperately seeking to make a martyr out of Lucy Connolly in order to distract from the real victims of the hate she helped to spread, argues Otto English
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August 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I've written about the concerted effort by the combined forces of the right to turn convicted race hate monger Lucy Connolly into a victim, a saint and a martyr.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/l...
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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July 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Being dropped off at a little countryside station at daft o’clock to make my way down to the @barrowcadbury.bsky.social office in the big city is a joy on a morning like this!
July 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Being dropped off at a little countryside station at daft o’clock to make my way down to the @barrowcadbury.bsky.social office in the big city is a joy on a morning like this!
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The Civil Society Covenant published by the government today
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Civil Society Covenant
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July 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Civil Society Covenant published by the government today
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Excited to represent #EconomicJusticeBrum and @barrowcadbury.bsky.social at the #CommunityWealthBuilding summit today - looking forward to some great speakers
🚨 Launching today at the #CommunityWealthBuilding Summit 🚨
🧭 Public money, public purpose – a new guide from for how the public sector can maximise public value through procurement.
Grounded in real practice. Backed by 50+ voices from across the UK.
📖 cles.org.uk/publications...
🧭 Public money, public purpose – a new guide from for how the public sector can maximise public value through procurement.
Grounded in real practice. Backed by 50+ voices from across the UK.
📖 cles.org.uk/publications...
July 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Excited to represent #EconomicJusticeBrum and @barrowcadbury.bsky.social at the #CommunityWealthBuilding summit today - looking forward to some great speakers
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Now is a moment to reshare this video
June 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Now is a moment to reshare this video
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Hey #Brum folk - if you’ve ever enjoyed the Brum Beer Fest (or want to support women in craft beer), this year’s festival is crowdfunding for an August reboot. Goal is just £200 (tho I hear if you have £500 you can be an official sponsor…) #BeerSky
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-br...
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Support Brum Brew Fest 2025
Brum Brew Fest needs your help! For the price of a pint you can help the 4th BBF happen in 2025.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Hey #Brum folk - if you’ve ever enjoyed the Brum Beer Fest (or want to support women in craft beer), this year’s festival is crowdfunding for an August reboot. Goal is just £200 (tho I hear if you have £500 you can be an official sponsor…) #BeerSky
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-br...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-br...
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A scientist told me
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
June 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A scientist told me
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.
the real story
is the unfolding of climate change.
And a doctor told me
the real story
is the ongoing pandemic.
And an activist told me
the real story
is the rise of fascism.
And a historian told me
the real story
is that these are all the same story.