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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 22h

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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BDS movement @bdsmovement.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing less than freedom, justice and self-determination!

Palestinian civil society reacts to the Trump-Netanyahu genocidal plan with 5 fundamental points.

Read more ⬇️ loom.ly/KStXm2A

Palestinian civil society reacts to the Trump-Netanyahu genocidal plan

Nothing less than freedom, justice and self-determination!

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David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 2d

We will also hear a lot about Washington's "diplomatic achievement", a travesty of a framing. The US could have pulled the plug on Israel's genocide at any point over the past two years, and chose not to. The basis of a ceasefire has long been there, but Israel and its allies weren't interested.

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Damion @damionmatthews.bsky.social · 6d

Larry Ellison has given nearly half a billion dollars to Tony Blair's institute. Now, why do you think he'd do that..?

Terrific piece by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social at @thenerve.news

'WHAT WILL JESUS SAY?' TONY BLAIR, BIG TECH AND THE ISRAEL CONNECTION

As Trump announces the former British PM as his choice to help govern Gaza, Carole Cadwalladr investigates the opaque workings of Blair's institute, its funding from friends of Israel – including bill...

www.thenerve.news

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 2d

'We need an honest conversation about our tax system, with reform focused on justice and compassion as guiding principles' @ruthboyler.bsky.social from @povertyalliance.org says as she introduces #TaxJusticeScotland 's priorities for the Scottish Parliament.

Read them here ➡️ bit.ly/SDBonTax

Ruth from the Poverty Alliance speaking at the podium at the Tax Justice Scotland conference

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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 6d

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Who owns Scotland's offshore wind assets?

Our new interactive map with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social lets you explore who really owns ScotWind projects – and who stands to benefit

Highlights in 🧵
Explore the map 👉 www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 2d

'Tax isn't just about numbers, it's about rights. These all depend on resources. Tax is a tool for dignity and equality, not just revenue.'

@aoh95.bsky.social from the Scottish Human Rights Commission at today's #TaxJusticeScotland's conference

Image of Angela O'Hagan speaking into a microphone at the Tax Justice Scotland conference.

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Scotland’s tax system can be a force for fairness, if we choose to use it that way.

Ahead of tomorrow’s #TaxJusticeScotland Conference, here @jamie-livingstone.bsky.social explains why bold tax reform matters for everyone ⬇️

Read more: bit.ly/47aytEO #CPW25 #ScotlandDemandsBetter

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oxfamscotland.bsky.social @oxfamscotland.bsky.social · 3d

Our tax system is stacked in favour of the wealthy.

A 2% tax on Scotland's 10 richest families alone could raise nearly £0.5bn.

Imagine what that money could do. And it's just the start of what's possible.

Read the full report: bit.ly/3WtGYoi #TaxJusticeScotland

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow's front page 📰

'Tax 10 richest families and free 30,000 Scottish kids from poverty'

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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 10d

You can’t fix inequality with vibes. Starmer should try tax policies instead.

A #WealthTax won’t fix all the UK’s problems, but it would be a start.

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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 7d

#WealthTax now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Musk becomes first person ever to see wealth top $500bn

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, we should do this in the UK. Tax the big tech polluters. Make them take the environmental impact seriously. 🔻🔻

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 5d

Start charging AI companies, in full, for the energy they use and the pollution they cause, and they’ll quickly find a way to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 3d

The UAE is an authoritarian autocracy, a petro-state with no income tax for citizens, to bribe them for the lack of democratic voice or free speech

It is 85% migrant, a segregated society with a ban on integration in principle and practice, few rights, equal opportunities, nor voice for incomers

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Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 3d

This is excellent. Why the right to protest is so important for democracy.🚩

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 3d

Since entering office, the Labour government has further tightened restrictions on the right to protest.

Labour wants to restrict repeat protests – but that’s what makes campaigns successful

Since entering office, the Labour government has further tightened restrictions on the right to protest.

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Stand Up to Racism Scotland @sutrscotland.bsky.social · 12d

📣 OVER 200 prominent women and women’s organisations across Scotland have signed the Women against the Far Right Scotland open letter rejecting the far right’s racist lies about protecting women and girls.

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The Nerve @thenerve.news · 3d

Join us here: www.thenerve.news

Thank you to the new Nerve community. Join us here: https://www.thenerve.news/

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 4d

Things Farage won’t answer:

1. Why did he lie about buying a house in Clacton?

2. What did he know about Welsh Reform Leader Nathan Gill’s Russian Bribes?

3. Why did he lie about meeting the Russian Ambassador?

4. Why is his flagship council Kent raising taxes and cutting services?

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Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 5d

We in the UK should be shocked and concerned by this !

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 5d

Support our public libraries! Vital social infrastructure. 🔻

Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 6d

‘175 years ago this year, Queen Victoria gave her assent to “an Act for enabling town councils to establish public libraries & museums”, that enabled local authorities… to levy a ha’penny on the rates to establish a free public library.’ @richove.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

Libraries are palaces for the people. Their ramparts need...

The spirit of public improvement that led to the legislation that created free public libraries 175 years go needs to be rekindled

observer.co.uk

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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · 8d

Last year, we were lucky enough to welcome Dr Jane Goodall to the Greenpeace stage at Glastonbury, where she shared this beautiful message of HOPE in tough times.

Rest in peace, Jane. Thank you so much for all the hope you gave to us all. 💚💚

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Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 5d

Yes sickening. 🔽

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6d

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Tory MP’s trip to Israel during the genocide in Gaza has been branded 'sickening'

Andrew Bowie registered air travel, accommodation and hospitality for the visit to Israel as costing £4200

Scottish Tory MP took £4k all-expenses-paid trip to Israel in middle of Gaza genocide

www.thenational.scot

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 8d

What are we doing to help with the cost of living?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scrapped peak rail fares
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Free prescriptions and eye tests
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Lower water bills and council tax than rest of the UK

While Westminster governments deliver cuts and chaos, the SNP is delivering for Scotland.

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 6d

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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12

‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem

Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 6d

Had the government said "as a mark of respect, we'd like you to cancel football matches, concerts etc AND protests today", then fair enough. But to single out the protest they've long wanted to stop anyway as the one thing we should not do looks like disgraceful exploitation of a horrific attack.

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Marion Davis @mariondavis.bsky.social · 6d

Scary......extreme, extreme. ⏬️⏬️

WIRED @wired.com · 6d

For years, white nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.

Nick Fuentes’ Plan to Conquer America

For years, influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.

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