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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 4h

Really?! I'm "stunned" it's got as much traction as it has. This story has been going on since before June 2016 on both sides of the pond but despite it basically defining the current moment we're supposed to ignore it and all it's implications.

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Athanaca @athanaca.bsky.social · 10h

Iridescent black🖤

#bird #raven #birdart #animalart #digitalart #illustration #birdwatching #crow #original #colorful #avian
#feather

A raven with colorful reflections on its feathers

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 4h

So clever. True creativity. #jealous in the nicest possible way

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 8h

Popularity≠populism

efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 10h

See also: @carolecadwalla.bsky.social Cadwalladr, Tortoise Media

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 10h

More than one way of being recompensed. 52-48

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 10h

Literally had this conversation today with a RW voter I'm slowly persuading that "law and order" is better served by reducing the impetus to crime rather than alienating people further from society.

Mad that just treating everyone with respect and dignity is so radical.

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 10h

The most infuriating thing is, he's also going to be big mad about the falling employment rate.

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Owain Sutton @owainsutton.bsky.social · 11h

Up against the massive funding of Reform and the others, we always have the challenge of being ethically-funded in a very unethical political climate.

Please donate if you can, and share as well.

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Help Trafford Greens win the Hale by-election!

We need your help to get Orla elected to Trafford council! Please donate to support us to keep Hale Green, as we hope to raise £3000!

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 11h

So much this.

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

Awesome! I'll be keeping an eye out!

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Alt: a picture of deadpool with the words " no spoilers please and thank you " on the bottom

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, he said on QT he'd be in Handsworth today and I know he's in Manchester tomorrow. I think he's just one of those people that thrives when busy, which is lucky for him (and us!), just so long as he makes time to be busy at "life" too. ⚖️

Looking forward to the Handsworth vid.

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Blue_Badger @bluebadgerdm.bsky.social · 1d

If you needed a larger sign that the greens are for the people not for profit

efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

And if you can't afford £5 a month, there are reduced and concessionary rates starting at £6 a year depending on your circumstances.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

I was having a rough spell at the time so never did mail and say thank you, but I've never forgotten the thoughtfulness. It speaks volumes.

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

A few months later, my scheduled payment was taken as usual and on the VERY SAME DAY, I received the £1.50 refund. Someone had taken the trouble to think that it would help offset the extra expense in my budget that month and scheduled it accordingly...

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

Story time: a few years ago I updated my payment card details and the system took out a £1.50 "pro rata" payment. I emailed Membership to make sure I hadn't accidentally changed plan or anything and told them to keep the £1.50 as a donation. I got a reassuring email back and thought no more of it...

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

Great to have you on board. 🌱💚🌱

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

And if you can't afford £5 a month, there are reduced and concessionary rates starting at £6 a year depending on your circumstances.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

And if you can't afford £5 a month, there are reduced and concessionary rates starting at £6 a year depending on your circumstances.

join.greenparty.org.uk

Dan Howdle @danhowdle.bsky.social · 1d

if you can afford £5 a month, join the green party. if the greens have more members than reform, which way do you think the 'do whatever seems popular this week' party currently in government will swing? £5 per month. we really can make a difference.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 1d

This seems... pointedly worded.

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 2d

Just finished watching #BBCQT. @zackpolanski.bsky.social was fantastic and seeing the audience respond so positively really gave me hope. Proud to be a Green party member. 🌱💚🌱

(Just hope Zack is getting enough sleep and personal time - he's doing too important a job to risk burning out.)

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 2d

It's bloody brilliant, isn't it?!

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome!! Good to have you on board. 🌱💚🌱

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efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 2d

Oh dear. They'll need to get Zack back on very soon to remedy that then, eh?!

efemera @efemerabis.bsky.social · 3d

Ahh, k. That seems more active abuse than "pro". Never switched profiles, that unethical, but possible explanation for switching browsers and reusing URLs is eg, if I try with mobile default browser DuckDuckGo but link doesn't work or an error mid-survey might try again on laptop default Firefox.

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