sianushka.bsky.social
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Writer | Senior Investigative Reporter at openDemocracy | Bylines in i; Observer; Guardian; The Times | BWLF | Book: Bodies Under Siege, Verso | Got a story? Email sian.norris(at)opendemocracy.net
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Bodies Under Siege
Think today's anti-abortion ideas are rooted in religious prohibitions or arguments about where life begins? Wrong: today's anti-abortion movements is largely financed and planned by far-right extremi...
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My book Bodies Under Siege tracks the far right attack on abortion rights in UK, Europe & US, via conspiracy theories, Christian nationalist networks & dark money from US, Russia & Europe… I’ve been on this story for 8 years so buy it now!!
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God this is awful
😳💔 In Kharkiv, water is being supplied on a schedule due to Russian strikes on infrastructure. The enemy launched 10 "Shaheds" that destroyed a transformer substation, the city mayor said.
November 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
God this is awful
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❗️ The number of people killed in Kyiv as a result of shelling has increased to 7 people
In the Desnyansky district, the body of a deceased man was removed from under the rubble, - Klitschko.
In the Desnyansky district, the body of a deceased man was removed from under the rubble, - Klitschko.
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
❗️ The number of people killed in Kyiv as a result of shelling has increased to 7 people
In the Desnyansky district, the body of a deceased man was removed from under the rubble, - Klitschko.
In the Desnyansky district, the body of a deceased man was removed from under the rubble, - Klitschko.
So revealing how many people on the liberal/left side of the political spectrum bang on about wealth tax, then as soon as there is a tax on wealth it’s like: no! Not MY wealth.
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
So revealing how many people on the liberal/left side of the political spectrum bang on about wealth tax, then as soon as there is a tax on wealth it’s like: no! Not MY wealth.
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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FUCKING HELL I FUCKING CANT DEAL WITH FUCKING AM*RICANS HOW DO YOU NOT DRINK FROM SWAMPS YOU TROGLODYTE
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
FUCKING HELL I FUCKING CANT DEAL WITH FUCKING AM*RICANS HOW DO YOU NOT DRINK FROM SWAMPS YOU TROGLODYTE
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"We have built factories that could start making equipment tomorrow. But we can’t until an order is placed”
Worked with @estwebber.bsky.social on a sad tale about Britain's defence industry, waiting to hear if the government will ever pour money into the sector
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Worked with @estwebber.bsky.social on a sad tale about Britain's defence industry, waiting to hear if the government will ever pour money into the sector
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Starmer promised to spend big on defense but Britain’s arms industry is still waiting
Six months after a major inquiry into how the U.K. would meet geopolitical threats, many in the industry complain they haven’t received the certainty they need about where the British government pl…
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"We have built factories that could start making equipment tomorrow. But we can’t until an order is placed”
Worked with @estwebber.bsky.social on a sad tale about Britain's defence industry, waiting to hear if the government will ever pour money into the sector
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
Worked with @estwebber.bsky.social on a sad tale about Britain's defence industry, waiting to hear if the government will ever pour money into the sector
www.politico.eu/article/keir...
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🔴 UPD: Six people were killed, and at least 14 were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv overnight.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🔴 UPD: Six people were killed, and at least 14 were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv overnight.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Honestly crazy how no man has ever had any problem that oppressing women couldn’t solve.
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Honestly crazy how no man has ever had any problem that oppressing women couldn’t solve.
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Hace casi un año, mi compañera @sianushka.bsky.social empezó a investigar un asunto escalofriante: abusos a adolescentes en el Army Foundation College de Harrogate, única unidad de entrenamiento del ejército británico que recluta a chicos de entre 16 y 17 años. (3/5)
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November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hace casi un año, mi compañera @sianushka.bsky.social empezó a investigar un asunto escalofriante: abusos a adolescentes en el Army Foundation College de Harrogate, única unidad de entrenamiento del ejército británico que recluta a chicos de entre 16 y 17 años. (3/5)
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During one interview with Jones in 2018, Farage argued that “globalists” were trying to engineer a war with Russia “as an argument for us all to surrender our national sovereignty and give it up to a higher global level”.
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
During one interview with Jones in 2018, Farage argued that “globalists” were trying to engineer a war with Russia “as an argument for us all to surrender our national sovereignty and give it up to a higher global level”.
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Three people were killed and eight injured in a russian drone attack on Kharkiv.
November 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Three people were killed and eight injured in a russian drone attack on Kharkiv.
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🔴 Kharkiv is under a large-scale drone attack, says Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Hits were recorded in the Saltivka district.
Over a dozen explosions were reported by local media.
Hits were recorded in the Saltivka district.
Over a dozen explosions were reported by local media.
November 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🔴 Kharkiv is under a large-scale drone attack, says Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Hits were recorded in the Saltivka district.
Over a dozen explosions were reported by local media.
Hits were recorded in the Saltivka district.
Over a dozen explosions were reported by local media.
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💔 According to preliminary information, there are already 2 dead and 8 wounded in Kharkiv, including one child, — Terekhov.
The city was attacked by Russian drones.
The city was attacked by Russian drones.
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
💔 According to preliminary information, there are already 2 dead and 8 wounded in Kharkiv, including one child, — Terekhov.
The city was attacked by Russian drones.
The city was attacked by Russian drones.
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Finally I spoke to LGBTQ+ activists and soldiers about how they are fighting on the frontlines … and for equality
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
‘I’ll die as a gay man’: LGBTQ rights in a time of war
Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ soldiers are coming out and demanding change for their community, but progress remains slow
www.opendemocracy.net
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Finally I spoke to LGBTQ+ activists and soldiers about how they are fighting on the frontlines … and for equality
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
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The horror of Russia’s war against Ukraine’s children was brought home once again when I visited the Save Ukraine Centre, which rescues the stolen children & those under occupation
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
One in 10 rescued Ukrainian children sexually abused
Russia is abusing and raping children in the occupied territories, warns centre dedicated to rescuing families
www.opendemocracy.net
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The horror of Russia’s war against Ukraine’s children was brought home once again when I visited the Save Ukraine Centre, which rescues the stolen children & those under occupation
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/ukraine-r...
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Thread of all three reports from my recent trip to Ukraine
First, on the roof of a missile destroyed school in Kharkiv, I saw the devastation of Russia’s war against children
www.opendemocracy.net/en/from-fron...
First, on the roof of a missile destroyed school in Kharkiv, I saw the devastation of Russia’s war against children
www.opendemocracy.net/en/from-fron...
How trade unions are fighting for Ukraine's future
www.opendemocracy.net
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thread of all three reports from my recent trip to Ukraine
First, on the roof of a missile destroyed school in Kharkiv, I saw the devastation of Russia’s war against children
www.opendemocracy.net/en/from-fron...
First, on the roof of a missile destroyed school in Kharkiv, I saw the devastation of Russia’s war against children
www.opendemocracy.net/en/from-fron...
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🔥 Shahed hit a private house in Kharkiv. There are casualties.
‼️ Russians just struck Slovyansk, 5 civilians injured, including two children.
‼️ Russians just struck Slovyansk, 5 civilians injured, including two children.
November 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🔥 Shahed hit a private house in Kharkiv. There are casualties.
‼️ Russians just struck Slovyansk, 5 civilians injured, including two children.
‼️ Russians just struck Slovyansk, 5 civilians injured, including two children.
Just woke up from a nap on the sofa during which I dreamt I was at an event and heckled Zack Polanski about Keynesian economic policy.
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Just woke up from a nap on the sofa during which I dreamt I was at an event and heckled Zack Polanski about Keynesian economic policy.
It’s so important to understand- as Arthur explains here - that the so called peace plan is not only a disaster for Ukraine but a threat to all of Europe
Moscow's guilty men in the White House are trying to destroy Ukraine and weaken Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
Another Day, Another Russian-US Attempt to Betray Ukraine and Destroy Europe
The Putin-Trump surrender plan will lay the groundwork for Russia to expand its attacks on other parts of Europe
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It’s so important to understand- as Arthur explains here - that the so called peace plan is not only a disaster for Ukraine but a threat to all of Europe
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Fiona Hill, geopolitical strategist: 'The US is giving Russia tremendous influence over Europe'
Fiona Hill, geopolitical strategist: 'The US is giving Russia tremendous influence over Europe'
According to the former Trump adviser, 'This White House wants Ukraine to capitulate to Russian demands to end this war, without proper consideration of all the factors at play.'
www.lemonde.fr
November 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Fiona Hill, geopolitical strategist: 'The US is giving Russia tremendous influence over Europe'
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"If implemented, or even if a version of this deal is implemented, Russia is handed victory on a blood-spattered platter."
Moscow's guilty men in the White House are trying to destroy Ukraine and weaken Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
Another Day, Another Russian-US Attempt to Betray Ukraine and Destroy Europe
The Putin-Trump surrender plan will lay the groundwork for Russia to expand its attacks on other parts of Europe
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"If implemented, or even if a version of this deal is implemented, Russia is handed victory on a blood-spattered platter."
I worked as a copywriter but was often invited to write comment pieces because I was quite a prominent feminist activist. Went freelance in 2016 and persuaded an editor to let me write an article shout the anti lgbtq referendum in Romania. And here we are, with a book & career
November 23, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I worked as a copywriter but was often invited to write comment pieces because I was quite a prominent feminist activist. Went freelance in 2016 and persuaded an editor to let me write an article shout the anti lgbtq referendum in Romania. And here we are, with a book & career
Trump would have surrendered and taken the ride
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Trump would have surrendered and taken the ride