Mark Richards
@aurorafindhorn.bsky.social
Photographer of too many year's experience in advertising, corporate, PR, architecture, tourism, marine, aerial & fine art. Passion for social, animal & climate justice, activism with XR Photographers, AR & Vegan outreach, the air I breathe. 🌱❤️🔥💚
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IS THIS WHAT 2ndAMENDMENT MEANS?more then398.5million guns inU.S.more guns than people. Everyday,125people are killed from guns each day12 children die and 32are shot.4.6Million live in a home,with 1gun,kept loaded andUNLOCKED.We have more gun dealers than McDonald's.Strong STATE Laws like MA. Help!
February 15, 2026 at 1:52 AM
IS THIS WHAT 2ndAMENDMENT MEANS?more then398.5million guns inU.S.more guns than people. Everyday,125people are killed from guns each day12 children die and 32are shot.4.6Million live in a home,with 1gun,kept loaded andUNLOCKED.We have more gun dealers than McDonald's.Strong STATE Laws like MA. Help!
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Yes! What if we treated extremely normal human variation as something other than a "disorder"???
www.positive.news/society/yout...
www.positive.news/society/yout...
Rethinking ADHD as ‘hypercuriosity’
What if ADHD isn’t a deficit of attention, but an intensified curiosity? A new study explores how reframing ADHD could transform education
www.positive.news
February 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Yes! What if we treated extremely normal human variation as something other than a "disorder"???
www.positive.news/society/yout...
www.positive.news/society/yout...
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📢 THIS ➡️ "Those who were arrested for holding placards will be vindicated as courageous fighters against the worst crime that can possibly exist." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Palestine Action ruling vindicates the courageous – and shames the complicit | Owen Jones
The home secretary has vowed to fight the judgment, but she and the government are on the wrong side of history, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:08 AM
📢 THIS ➡️ "Those who were arrested for holding placards will be vindicated as courageous fighters against the worst crime that can possibly exist." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A climate scientist makes some corrections to coal baron Matt Ridley’s latest Telegraph propaganda piece.
February 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A climate scientist makes some corrections to coal baron Matt Ridley’s latest Telegraph propaganda piece.
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The political and media classes that once venerated Mandelson and are now cutting him adrift are the same ones that spent five years destroying Corbyn.
Read my latest here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/star...
Read my latest here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/star...
Starmer is toast. But the dark forces that brought him to power are as strong as ever
The political and media classes that once venerated Mandelson and are now cutting him adrift are the same ones that spent five years destroying Corbyn
www.middleeasteye.net
February 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The political and media classes that once venerated Mandelson and are now cutting him adrift are the same ones that spent five years destroying Corbyn.
Read my latest here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/star...
Read my latest here: www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/star...
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Reminder: Respect yourself. Don’t waste a moment of your life on the rantings of insane sadists or the media who platform them.
Spend time with friends. Read a classic. Take a walk. Learn a language. Write a story.
And do something every day to weaken fascism.
Spend time with friends. Read a classic. Take a walk. Learn a language. Write a story.
And do something every day to weaken fascism.
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Reminder: Respect yourself. Don’t waste a moment of your life on the rantings of insane sadists or the media who platform them.
Spend time with friends. Read a classic. Take a walk. Learn a language. Write a story.
And do something every day to weaken fascism.
Spend time with friends. Read a classic. Take a walk. Learn a language. Write a story.
And do something every day to weaken fascism.
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OUR ENTIRE JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT IS GUILTY
OF OBSTRUCTION OF
JUSTICE FOR FUCKS SAKE.
DEPARTMENT IS GUILTY
OF OBSTRUCTION OF
JUSTICE FOR FUCKS SAKE.
February 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
OUR ENTIRE JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT IS GUILTY
OF OBSTRUCTION OF
JUSTICE FOR FUCKS SAKE.
DEPARTMENT IS GUILTY
OF OBSTRUCTION OF
JUSTICE FOR FUCKS SAKE.
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🙄 Two things (1) how crap must the govt be to have permitted these loopholes, and (2) what immoral, greedy bastards the water company bosses are to dive straight through the loopholes without any hesitation or sense of shame. Nationalise the water companies now! www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Water bosses in England exploiting bonus loophole face crackdown
Exclusive: Ministers to act after last year’s legislation ‘outwitted’ by failing firms paying millions to executives
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
🙄 Two things (1) how crap must the govt be to have permitted these loopholes, and (2) what immoral, greedy bastards the water company bosses are to dive straight through the loopholes without any hesitation or sense of shame. Nationalise the water companies now! www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT A CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING RING ...
IT'S THE REPUBLIKKKLAN PARTY!!
An 86 pg DOJ prosecution memo that INCLUDED DETAILS ON “POTENTIAL CO-CONSPIRATORS” of Jeffrey Epstein “MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED” from the DOJ’s website after the agency was asked about the document by a reporter
IT'S THE REPUBLIKKKLAN PARTY!!
An 86 pg DOJ prosecution memo that INCLUDED DETAILS ON “POTENTIAL CO-CONSPIRATORS” of Jeffrey Epstein “MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED” from the DOJ’s website after the agency was asked about the document by a reporter
‘Mysteriously disappeared’: DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry - NewsBreak
An 86-page Justice Department prosecution memo that included details on “potential co-conspirators” of Jeffrey Epstein “mysteriously disappeared” from the
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February 8, 2026 at 7:35 PM
YOU WANNA TALK ABOUT A CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING RING ...
IT'S THE REPUBLIKKKLAN PARTY!!
An 86 pg DOJ prosecution memo that INCLUDED DETAILS ON “POTENTIAL CO-CONSPIRATORS” of Jeffrey Epstein “MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED” from the DOJ’s website after the agency was asked about the document by a reporter
IT'S THE REPUBLIKKKLAN PARTY!!
An 86 pg DOJ prosecution memo that INCLUDED DETAILS ON “POTENTIAL CO-CONSPIRATORS” of Jeffrey Epstein “MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED” from the DOJ’s website after the agency was asked about the document by a reporter
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Both stories about Reform UK Party Ltd’s Gorton & Denton campaign are true — they, laughably, reported Labour to the police over a ‘misleading’ video, and now they face a police investigation over breaking by-election law with deliberately misleading campaign material.
February 7, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Both stories about Reform UK Party Ltd’s Gorton & Denton campaign are true — they, laughably, reported Labour to the police over a ‘misleading’ video, and now they face a police investigation over breaking by-election law with deliberately misleading campaign material.
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📢 INEQUALITY GRAPHIC OF THE WEEK (No.2) 🔽
The UK has a terrible recent record on child poverty, the worst of all the nations below, worsened by the 2-child benefit cap from 2017.
Source: Prof. Danny Dorling
Peak Injustice: Solving Britain’s Inequality Crisis
www.dannydorling.org/books/peakin...
The UK has a terrible recent record on child poverty, the worst of all the nations below, worsened by the 2-child benefit cap from 2017.
Source: Prof. Danny Dorling
Peak Injustice: Solving Britain’s Inequality Crisis
www.dannydorling.org/books/peakin...
February 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM
📢 INEQUALITY GRAPHIC OF THE WEEK (No.2) 🔽
The UK has a terrible recent record on child poverty, the worst of all the nations below, worsened by the 2-child benefit cap from 2017.
Source: Prof. Danny Dorling
Peak Injustice: Solving Britain’s Inequality Crisis
www.dannydorling.org/books/peakin...
The UK has a terrible recent record on child poverty, the worst of all the nations below, worsened by the 2-child benefit cap from 2017.
Source: Prof. Danny Dorling
Peak Injustice: Solving Britain’s Inequality Crisis
www.dannydorling.org/books/peakin...
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February 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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This is a prime example of advancing dementia. His filters are gone. He no longer has control of his bowels or environment.
Next thing you know he'll be pushing the 'Button' thinking it's a light switch.
25th ADMENDMENT
Next thing you know he'll be pushing the 'Button' thinking it's a light switch.
25th ADMENDMENT
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
This is a prime example of advancing dementia. His filters are gone. He no longer has control of his bowels or environment.
Next thing you know he'll be pushing the 'Button' thinking it's a light switch.
25th ADMENDMENT
Next thing you know he'll be pushing the 'Button' thinking it's a light switch.
25th ADMENDMENT
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In September the Scottish Parliament passed our motion calling for a boycott of Israel.
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
In September the Scottish Parliament passed our motion calling for a boycott of Israel.
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
But this week it was revealed that no briefing notes were prepared for ministers following the vote.
Gillian Mackay asked the First Minister when we would see action. 👇
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If you are baffled by why the jury refused to convict the Palestine Action defendants, it's because – unlike them – you didn't hear the actual evidence. You heard what the media wanted you to know.
Here, I explain what the jury learnt from the trial: jonathancook.substack.com/p/barristers...
Here, I explain what the jury learnt from the trial: jonathancook.substack.com/p/barristers...
Barrister's powerful speech at Filton Trial reminds jury of its right to defy judge
Starmer and the media need convictions to justify Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group. Rajiv Menon KC spells out to the jury why it is a vital last defence against government tyranny
jonathancook.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
If you are baffled by why the jury refused to convict the Palestine Action defendants, it's because – unlike them – you didn't hear the actual evidence. You heard what the media wanted you to know.
Here, I explain what the jury learnt from the trial: jonathancook.substack.com/p/barristers...
Here, I explain what the jury learnt from the trial: jonathancook.substack.com/p/barristers...
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Still reckon they're terrorists, Mr Starmer?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli defence firm site
None of the six activists were convicted of any offence over break-in at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Still reckon they're terrorists, Mr Starmer?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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🚨🚨🚨 Trump & Co. will try and rig the mid-term elections (which, otherwise, they will lose heavily). If they succeed, that will be the tipping point into naked authoritarianism, if not downright fascism. The US people must prevent this from happening #Solidarity ✊ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Steve Bannon calls for immigration agents at polling sites during midterms
Ex-Trump adviser adds to elections officials’ concern about potential interference from Trump administration in voting
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
🚨🚨🚨 Trump & Co. will try and rig the mid-term elections (which, otherwise, they will lose heavily). If they succeed, that will be the tipping point into naked authoritarianism, if not downright fascism. The US people must prevent this from happening #Solidarity ✊ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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👉NEW VIDEO -- Jury frees Palestine activists who smashed Israeli arms factory
Six protesters have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary at an Elbit weapons site.
We were at Woolwich Crown Court where family and friends celebrated the result👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vl...
Six protesters have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary at an Elbit weapons site.
We were at Woolwich Crown Court where family and friends celebrated the result👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vl...
Jury frees Palestine activists who smashed Israeli arms factory - mums celebrate verdict
YouTube video by Declassified UK
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
👉NEW VIDEO -- Jury frees Palestine activists who smashed Israeli arms factory
Six protesters have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary at an Elbit weapons site.
We were at Woolwich Crown Court where family and friends celebrated the result👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vl...
Six protesters have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary at an Elbit weapons site.
We were at Woolwich Crown Court where family and friends celebrated the result👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0vl...
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This feels pretty eerily how the radical centrist dipshits' "Abundance" thing will play out and, spoiler, it's shit pseudogovernment and foments fascism and we know that because it. already. fucking. did.
1. In 2009 I wrote this. I argued that Peter Mandelson's department “functions as a fifth column within government, working for corporations to undermine democracy and the public interest.”
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
This thread explains what I saw, and reaches a startling conclusion.🧵
www.monbiot.com/2009/05/04/m...
Mandelson’s Fifth Column
The British government’s business department exists to undermine democracy.
www.monbiot.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:50 AM
This feels pretty eerily how the radical centrist dipshits' "Abundance" thing will play out and, spoiler, it's shit pseudogovernment and foments fascism and we know that because it. already. fucking. did.
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Mandelson's BERR as a proto-DOGE within the New Labour government, tearing up regulations to suit business interests
apart from personal kickbacks, this is the growth-at-all-costs mindset every government has clung to from Thatcher onwards
something is truly broken when growth costs us society
apart from personal kickbacks, this is the growth-at-all-costs mindset every government has clung to from Thatcher onwards
something is truly broken when growth costs us society
11. This story is being spun as one bad apple. That awful man went off-piste and betrayed the national interest. Yes, he did, and he did it secretly in his disgraceful dealings with Epstein.
But in other respects he undermined democracy with the full backing of the government.
It was the policy.
But in other respects he undermined democracy with the full backing of the government.
It was the policy.
February 3, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Mandelson's BERR as a proto-DOGE within the New Labour government, tearing up regulations to suit business interests
apart from personal kickbacks, this is the growth-at-all-costs mindset every government has clung to from Thatcher onwards
something is truly broken when growth costs us society
apart from personal kickbacks, this is the growth-at-all-costs mindset every government has clung to from Thatcher onwards
something is truly broken when growth costs us society
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I’m pleased to share my latest article in @uk.theconversation.com
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
Preventable suffering is both widespread and socially produced.
Preventable deaths in a warming world: how politics shapes who lives and who dies
Preventable suffering is both widespread and socially produced.
tcnv.link
February 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM
I’m pleased to share my latest article in @uk.theconversation.com
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
It asks what overheated apartments, flooded rice fields, & invisible policy failures have in common, & how preventable harm becomes the slow violence of necropolitics in the Chthulucene.
Here's a short thread on some key points 🧵
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As a species, have we considered going back to the sea
January 19, 2026 at 5:36 AM
As a species, have we considered going back to the sea
