Chrisonwheels
@chrisonwheels.bsky.social
Pondie
Freelance trainer / researcher
Disability/equalities & human rights advocate ♿
Freelance trainer / researcher
Disability/equalities & human rights advocate ♿
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Under threat from the White House, the Smithsonian just removed mention of Trump's two impeachments from his official portrait.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS?It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, bu
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January 13, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Under threat from the White House, the Smithsonian just removed mention of Trump's two impeachments from his official portrait.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
It's the latest in Trump's ongoing attack on the American mind.
Like past authoritarians, he wants to control not just what we do, but also how we think.
m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#Cardiacs
#SingToGod
Every time.
More ideas in just one song than most artist put out on a whole album, and this is a double album.
#Cardiacs
#SingToGod
Every time.
More ideas in just one song than most artist put out on a whole album, and this is a double album.
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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#Cardiacs
#SingToGod
Every time.
More ideas in just one song than most artist put out on a whole album, and this is a double album.
#Cardiacs
#SingToGod
Every time.
More ideas in just one song than most artist put out on a whole album, and this is a double album.
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Someone sent me this video of Trump’s goons in action today in the Twin Cities. The audio is disturbing.
January 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Someone sent me this video of Trump’s goons in action today in the Twin Cities. The audio is disturbing.
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Immigration is good for the UK economy. It might end this year and cost billions bit.ly/49sYeQK so the anti-immigration drive damages the UK.
Rachel Reeves faces tax rise dilemma over immigration forecast
Chancellor could be forced to make up for a shortfall of billions of pounds as figures predict a collapse in net migration would have consequences for the economy
bit.ly
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Immigration is good for the UK economy. It might end this year and cost billions bit.ly/49sYeQK so the anti-immigration drive damages the UK.
'Landing a boat there 500 years ago doesn't mean you own the land'
January 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
'Landing a boat there 500 years ago doesn't mean you own the land'
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If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Teeth are extracted.
Venezuelan presidents are also 'extracted' (according to the BBC)
The piss is also extracted.
Venezuelan presidents are also 'extracted' (according to the BBC)
The piss is also extracted.
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Teeth are extracted.
Venezuelan presidents are also 'extracted' (according to the BBC)
The piss is also extracted.
Venezuelan presidents are also 'extracted' (according to the BBC)
The piss is also extracted.
Wow, this will be an eye opener for people who don't need a wheelchair.
Unbelievable, but worth the time to read and digest it.
Unbelievable, but worth the time to read and digest it.
On the list of “must read articles you might have missed in 2025”, this on one man dealing with NHS wheelchair services is up there (and is much more fascinating and maddening than it might sound). www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service
The long read: After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can be
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Wow, this will be an eye opener for people who don't need a wheelchair.
Unbelievable, but worth the time to read and digest it.
Unbelievable, but worth the time to read and digest it.
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MBE? No thanks, not from this govt says disability campaigner bit.ly/3YRlliW
Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities
Exclusive: In letter declining proposed award, Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance, accused government of ‘fuelling hatred’
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December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
MBE? No thanks, not from this govt says disability campaigner bit.ly/3YRlliW
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Only an hour to go...
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cardiacs 'Secret Bull & Gate Concerts", the Alphabet Business Concern have kindly sanctioned the broadcast of the full concert videos via YouTube.
Gather the family for a true Xmas treat, guaranteed to be worthy of laudation...
#Cardiacs
Gather the family for a true Xmas treat, guaranteed to be worthy of laudation...
#Cardiacs
December 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Only an hour to go...
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It is the winter solstice tomorrow (in the northern hemisphere) this is your reminder that English Heritage live stream the sun rising over Stonehenge on their YouTube channel from 7.30am tomorrow morning.
www.youtube.com/live/FEnQmoc...
www.youtube.com/live/FEnQmoc...
December 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
It is the winter solstice tomorrow (in the northern hemisphere) this is your reminder that English Heritage live stream the sun rising over Stonehenge on their YouTube channel from 7.30am tomorrow morning.
www.youtube.com/live/FEnQmoc...
www.youtube.com/live/FEnQmoc...
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Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
December 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
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The tiny group of members of the House of Lords who are attempting to kill the assisted dying bill by filibuster are playing with fire.
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The tiny group of members of the House of Lords who are attempting to kill the assisted dying bill by filibuster are playing with fire.
Lmao, this is perfect.
The whole #Cardiacs back catalogue in colours.
A 2-minute tour, love it.
youtu.be/mVRj-W0Ik4s?...
The whole #Cardiacs back catalogue in colours.
A 2-minute tour, love it.
youtu.be/mVRj-W0Ik4s?...
Cardiacs' entire discography but it's just colors
YouTube video by Ben likes stuff too much
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December 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Lmao, this is perfect.
The whole #Cardiacs back catalogue in colours.
A 2-minute tour, love it.
youtu.be/mVRj-W0Ik4s?...
The whole #Cardiacs back catalogue in colours.
A 2-minute tour, love it.
youtu.be/mVRj-W0Ik4s?...
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I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Your universe is a photocopy of a photocopy of a…
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November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Your universe is a photocopy of a photocopy of a…
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This petition asking for a public inquiry into Russian interference into UK politics already has over half the signatures it needs.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This petition asking for a public inquiry into Russian interference into UK politics already has over half the signatures it needs.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Some good answers to this question
wtf is judeo christian religion
The Ohio House voted to pass a bill that would require public schools and public universities to teach the positive impacts of Judeo-Christian religion on American history during Wednesday’s House session. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/19/o...
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Some good answers to this question
Vermin Mangle was released to celebrate the life of the extraordinary composer and musician Tim Smith.
#Cardiacs
#Cardiacs
Another Cardiacs tune for #fursuitfriday ! Vermin Mangle!
Works really well on the squeezebox :D
also I got a new record out it's daft freqfox.bandcamp.com/album/vol-3-... open.spotify.com/artist/5LG3b... #fursuiteveryday
Works really well on the squeezebox :D
also I got a new record out it's daft freqfox.bandcamp.com/album/vol-3-... open.spotify.com/artist/5LG3b... #fursuiteveryday
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Vermin Mangle was released to celebrate the life of the extraordinary composer and musician Tim Smith.
#Cardiacs
#Cardiacs
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
LSD by Cardiacs is Radio 6 Music's album of the year as nominated by @marcrileydj.bsky.social #AlbumOfTheYear
#Cardiacs
#LSD
#Cardiacs
#LSD
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
LSD by Cardiacs is Radio 6 Music's album of the year as nominated by @marcrileydj.bsky.social #AlbumOfTheYear
#Cardiacs
#LSD
#Cardiacs
#LSD
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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BBC-level analysis of the BBC by former BBC journalists
Inside the BBC: What really went on youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?... via @newsagents.bsky.social
Inside the BBC: What really went on youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?... via @newsagents.bsky.social
Inside the BBC: What really went on
YouTube video by The News Agents
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November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
BBC-level analysis of the BBC by former BBC journalists
Inside the BBC: What really went on youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?... via @newsagents.bsky.social
Inside the BBC: What really went on youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?... via @newsagents.bsky.social
Well worth your time to understand the BBC shenanigans
youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?...
youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?...
Inside the BBC: What really went on
YouTube video by The News Agents
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Well worth your time to understand the BBC shenanigans
youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?...
youtu.be/mzT7j3FkDO0?...