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The Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 8

‘An act of solidarity’: exhibitions raising funds and awareness for Palestinians open in London

One show presents works by over 200 artists, while another focuses on protests across the UK

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Jul 7

“Technologies of control are ramping up while democratic rights are ramping down. We drift towards extreme political repression, driven by the demands of capital and foreign states, accelerated by automation. This is why we must protest – now, while we still can” 👏 @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 5

If we don't contest this full-frontal assault on our freedom, far worse will come.
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Palestine Action isn’t a danger to British democracy – but Yvette Cooper is | George Monbiot

The home secretary is apparently an admirer of the suffragettes. I have no doubt that if they were active today she would proscribe them, too, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jul 5

Empire of AI, @karenhao.bsky.social debunks myths that surround AI and exposes to us the full breadth of this global industry, from its cult leader-like CEOs to the workers that power the technology. @novaramedia.com

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Close up of journalist Karen Hao speaking into a mic with a background of bookshelves.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Jul 4

“His GPA did not warrant it, his SAT scores did not warrant it. We thought for sure, there was no way this was going to happen. Then, lo and behold, Jared was accepted.”

More on how the rich buy their children’s way into elite universities with massive, tax-deductible donations (published 2016):

The Story Behind Jared Kushner’s Curious Acceptance Into Harvard

ProPublica editor Daniel Golden wrote a book a decade ago about how the rich buy their children access to elite colleges. One student he covered is now poised to become one of the most powerful…

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jun 30

🏳️‍⚧️ Uk - consultations ends today!

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Responding to the EHRC consultation: What do I say? – TransActual

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jun 25

Watch the film here: tokillawarmachine.com

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Jun 25

“It is possible to meet our carbon budgets for 2030 and 2050, provided we take steps forward [on policy]. It’s very important that our country steps up to deliver our commitments” – CCC Chair @piersforster.bsky.social on their latest optimistic report:
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UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds

Climate Change Committee says current targets could be met provided country takes ‘steps forward’ to achieve them

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sign the petition here: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Jun 24

Protest is sometimes the only way we can be heard – especially when speaking out on what's happening in Gaza and the West Bank.

If passed, this decision would have serious consequences for protest everywhere.

It must be stopped.

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Jun 22

A million people marched against the illegal war in Iraq and they were right.

Now the same script is playing out again. Same lies, same institutions, same push for war.

We can’t let history repeat itself.

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Jun 18

Yesterday marked a first step for reproductive rights in England and Wales – but it’s not enough.

The fight is far from over
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Abortion remains a criminal offence in the UK because of the left’s timidity. We must learn from that – and fast | Stella Creasy

Tuesday’s vote in parliament was a missed opportunity – and proof that progressives are allowing the right to shape the key debates, says Labour MP Stella Creasy

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Jun 17

💥 NEW 💥

The EHRC’s interim update unleashed chaos after the Supreme Court’s transphobic decision.

But now the commission says it was only ‘some observations’ and rows back on its demand for single-sex toilets.
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EHRC backs down on single-sex toilets | Good Law Project

The EHRC’s interim update unleashed chaos after the Supreme Court’s transphobic decision. But now the commission says it was only ‘some observations’ and rows back on its demand for single-sex toilets...

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thinking of the survivors and all those who lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower fire.

Eight years ago, 72 people were killed by a system that put profit before people. Still, no-one has been held to account.

The fight for justice and accountability goes on. Always. 💚

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Jun 11

The right to make a decision about our families and bodies must be protected by law.

Write to your MP to put decriminalise abortion 👇
goodlaw.social/f2eef3

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jun 5

This weekend! Per tutti gli italiani all’estero e non…

🔗https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/05/italy-citizenship-referendum-government-italians?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you for all your necessary work!

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · Jun 4

‘No! The Art and Activism of Complaining'

Much needed feminist killjoy truths by amazing @saranahmed.bsky.social this evening!

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ANPI - UK @anpiuk.bsky.social · Jun 2

OTD in 1946 Italians voted in the Institutional Referendum. Universal suffrage was allowed for the first time, in the first free election in 25 years.
Given the choice between republic and monarchy, voters opted for the former.
The assembly in charge of writing a new Constitution was elected too.

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · May 31

Voted!

Blacklinesw9 @klaudiasmith.bsky.social · May 21

Italians abroad. Vote. Do it! @anpiuk.bsky.social

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Gabe Schneider @gabemschneider.bsky.social · May 30

“As anti-trans legislation continues to reach record levels year over year, publications are choosing to not include accurate reporting on what’s at stake for trans people.”

Mainstream newsrooms aren’t really covering the latest attack on gender-affirming care

As anti-trans legislation continues to reach record levels, these publications are excluding accurate reporting about the stakes.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · May 31

Lawyers for six victims say ‘historic’ decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice for decades.

Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war

Lawyers for six victims say ‘historic’ decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice for decades.

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Alessandra Cianetti @alecianetti.bsky.social · May 27

✍️ by 2nd June airtable.com/appSbdVCnzZy...

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WritersMosaic @writersmosaic.bsky.social · Mar 11

We are #WritersMosaic, an independent, inclusive and evolving presence in the UK’s literary landscape, offering rare and in-depth insight into the lives and practices of contemporary writers and we are happy to be here on @bsky.app, get to know us bit.ly/3QYWzJO

WritersMosaic Magazine | Uncommonly Brilliant New Writing

WritersMosaic magazine from the Royal Literary Fund: Uncommonly brilliant interviews, reviews, non-fiction and fiction from UK writers.

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Amplify Palestine @amplifypalestine.bsky.social · May 26

Queer Cinema for Palestine's 2025 No Pride in Genocide, a global film event co-organized by @pacbi.bsky.social and partners, will take place across June with 100+ screenings in 30+ countries.

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Queer Cinema for Palestine Global Screenings – June 2025

Join us for Queer Cinema for Palestine (QCP) – No Pride in Genocide, a groundbreaking global film event co-organized by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israe…

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Hyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · May 17

“I didn’t go to graduate school to get technical training; I went to learn how to think critically about the world,” said renowned art critic Aruna D’Souza after she renounced her NYU degrees following a pro-Palestine student’s commencement speech and resulting disciplinary action.

Critic Renounces NYU Degrees After School Punishes Pro-Palestine Student

Aruna D'Souza said the university has given up its intellectual mission by penalizing pro-Palestinian dissent.

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