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Irene Wise
@irenejuliawise.bsky.social
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Artist, writer, educator, European. #FBPE #NHS Be curious, be kind. #art & info: irenejuliawise.com #FRSA. Imperial War Museum Fellow in #Holocaust Ed #Theatre #Film #Art #books #cats #gardening #hedgehog #vegetarian #StrongerTogether #RejoinEU
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · Nov 18
Migrating from X, where I shared information & conversation with 12,500+ followers. I hope some might meet me here at Bluesky - & new people too. Below is a screenshot of pinned tweet I created on the day of the #Brexit crime scene.
#IamEuropean 🇪🇺
#FBPE
#StrongerTogether #HopeNotHate
❤️ #NHS
Image shows my attempt to write ‘I am a European’ in 10 languages, each with the national flag. Not 100% accurately!
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 3d
This powerful JB Pritzker response to Trump's lawless threats is another reminder of what I tried to argue this morning: Pritzker understands Stephen Miller's theory of this moment, and he's responding accordingly:

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 2d
Without provocation, masked federal agents indiscriminately shoot peaceful protesters with rubber bullets from the rooftop of the Portland ICE facility.
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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d
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Selina Grissom @lilrdvet2.bsky.social · 1d
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Selina Grissom @lilrdvet2.bsky.social · 1d
Why trump will NEVER win the prize... this is an indirect 🖕to trump and I love it!! 🥳
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Wobbledance aka “Tony” @wobbledance.bsky.social · 1d
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ICE agent yells 'do something, b----' before shooting Chicago woman 5 times
The video is in stark conflict with the government’s account that federal agents in Broadview were “boxed in by 10 cars” and the woman, Marimar Martinez, 30, was one of the drivers
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🌮 Chef Bruce 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦 @chef-bruce.bsky.social · 2d
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Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 1d
Buried in Michigan's antiporn bill is a provision to effectively outlaw "circumvention tools," such as VPNs.

Mark my words: legislators will increasingly leverage porn panic to restrict or ban VPNs, and to limit internet privacy far beyond adult sites.
Experts raise privacy concerns over Michigan bill targeting pornography and VPNs
Rep. Josh Schriver, the bill’s sponsor, says the law is designed to target only producers and distributors of pornography, not everyday internet users.
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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · Aug 21
Any union member will tell you—it’s #BetterInAUnion!

When workers stand together and organize, we have the power to fight for better wages, better benefits, better health and safety protections - all of which strengthens our communities and our country.
Unions aren’t just good for workers—they also benefit communities and democracy
Rebuilding worker power by strengthening unions is not just good policy—it is a democratic imperative in the face of authoritarian backsliding.
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oaklandsocialist.bsky.social @oaklandsocialist.bsky.social · 3d
Mamdani Movement can make life better for New Yorkers and defeat Trump/Project 2025. Here's how.
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Mamdani Movement can change New York City and defeat Trump/Project 2025!
For New Yorkers the Mamdani movement can be a means of making life better for themselves. It can make rent, transportation, and child care more affordable. That economic change will also help lift …
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Marky Marx @markeymarx.bsky.social · 1d
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SMR 🎧 Rejoin Radio @smrrejoinradio.bsky.social · 1d
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 1d
#integrity #MIT #Trump tried to buy everyone - but this time he failed.
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 1d
Glad to see that #TheGuardian headline writers still have a sense of humour.
#clickbait @theguardian.com

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You won’t believe what degrading practice the pope just condemned
Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 2d
Great ‘how to get going’ video from @mgoldst.com - Thanks Mitch!
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Mitch Goldstein @mgoldst.com · 6d
new video now available: if you have trouble starting, this video should help! #art #design #making youtu.be/bdBFUdSXtpE
How to Start Making - How To Be A Design Student
YouTube video by Mitch Goldstein
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 2d
A staggering number of #tents are discarded after #festivals each year. According to a report from the Festival Waste Management Coalition, over 250,000 tents are abandoned annually in the UK alone, generating approximately 900 metric tonnes of plastic waste. #Litter
#LeaveNoTrace chng.it/tddcqkYyTC
We Can Make an Impact.
Mandate Festivals to Tackle Abandoned Camping Gear
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 4d
BBC constantly give credence to the views of right-wing #Tories, just as they have built the reputation of #Farage with air time & respect he has never deserved.
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 4d
Indeed! 🐀
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 4d
Rats, sinking ship, etc.
Sixteen #Tory councillors defect to #Reform this morning - Sky News
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 5d
#RobertJenrick unfortunately showing his own face and his true colour(s) in #Birmingham.
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Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in Birmingham neighbourhood
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on short visit
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 6d
@noids.bsky.social - thanks for the follow. 🌷
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noids @noids.bsky.social · 9d
A life well lived. Rest now Jane.

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Jane Goodall on Empathy and How to Reach Our Highest Human Potential
“Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential.”
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 7d
#Trump
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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · 8d
#Obama on truth, justice and democratic law. substack.com/@oldreddrago...
David Ddraig Goch (@oldreddragon)
This is what a President of the United States should be. Cankles McTaco Tits is a rapist, convicted felon, criminal, and a motherfucker that has committed TREASON.
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 11d
Straight up copying Reform at this stage. New rules are hideous and discriminatory as they are. To apply them retrospectively shows complete contempt for those already building lives here. No wonder people don't trust politicians. This is simply wrong on every level.
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New right to remain rules could apply to migrants already in UK The Home Secretary is understood to be considering applying the policy to deal with concerns about the so-called 'Boriswave' The Home Secretary on Monday unveiled a series of new conditions for migrants who want to settle in the UK (Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire) Arj Singh Deputy Political Editor September 29, 2025 6:00 pm (Updated 6:32 pm)
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