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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · 8d

🚨Gaza and Gazans urgently need humanitarian aid. The Flotillas for Gaza is are civilian and humanitarian initiatives to support Gaza and to break the siege. They are in danger!

➡️ Email your government now to protect & support the Flotilla⛵️ app.sosha.ai/s/U3HzVyQ0

We demand protection for the Flotillas for Gaza

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 16d

UK medicine regulator confirms there is no evidence paracetamol causes autism in children www.gov.uk/government/n...

MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet

www.gov.uk

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · 24d

Europe's wildfires prove we can't wait. 🔥 Soon, EU governments discuss the 2040 climate target. Demand they deliver on their promises: 90%+ CO2 cuts!

Tell your minister to prioritize YOU, not polluters. No more excuses. ✊ share.greens-efa.eu/s/y9vPxwMK

Ask them to keep their promise for our climate.

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · 25d

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support. my.uplift.ie/petitions/i-... @uplift.ie

I'm supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the illegal siege of Gaza.

All eyes on The Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break the Israeli occupation's illegal siege on Gaza. Sign & share to show your support.

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · 26d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pu... @uplift.ie

Public Art, Public Values: IMMA Must Divest

The question of Palestine is directly connected to our responsibilities. Ireland’s recognition of Palestinian statehood in May 2024 reflects its commitment to international law, human rights, and the ...

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Jul 31

We need to force the Gaza Legal Case to the top of the national conversation. I am backing the Gaza Legal Case. Will you share and spread the word? action.uplift.ie/campaigns/su...

I am backing the Gaza Legal Case - share

We need to force the Gaza Legal Case to the top of the national conversation. I am backing the Gaza Legal Case. Will you share and spread the word?

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · Jul 16

Awarding the UN's Francesca Albanese a Nobel Peace Prize would be powerful global recognition of her great courage in speaking out against genocide in Gaza.

It would be a clear statement of utter disgust from us all.

Please sign this @avaaz.org petition and share.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...

Nobel Peace Prize for Francesca Albanese and the doctors of Gaza

Netanyahu just nominated Trump for the Nobel peace prize. Let’s show that the world thinks - Francesca and Gaza doctors deserve it instead!

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Jul 15

Don't stay silent on Gaza. Netanyahu's actions violate human rights and Europe needs to act.
I've just emailed EU politicians to demand the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

➡️ Send your email now and make a difference. share.greens-efa.eu/s/azEwVtWN

No business as usual with Israel: Demand action from Europe

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Jul 10

Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine my.uplift.ie/petitions/le... @uplift.ie

Let Them Play

Irish government is blocking these children's visas. #LetThemPlay #GaaPalestine

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · May 29

www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1...

We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard.

The emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.

www.technologyreview.com

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · May 25

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Alastair Horne @pressfuturist.bsky.social · May 23

100% this. America’s lurch into fascism is rapid and astonishing, but surely indisputable.

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · May 23

This is a clear cut coordination policy intended to force independent institutions into loyalty with the regime. It is obviously the behaviour of an authoritarian state and anyone who claims otherwise needs their fucking head examined www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump administration halts Harvard’s ability to enroll international students

Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem posts copy of department’s letter to university on X

www.theguardian.com

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · May 21

This was a very interesting session on the use of Discord. Looking forward to listening to more about this on this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0ZUQ...

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · May 16

I've signed this petition calling on the government to give children who were born through Assisted and Donor Reproduction in LGBTQ+ families a legal connection with both of their parents. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ma... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social

Make Marriage Equality A Reality - 10 Years On

I've signed this petition calling on the government to give children who were born through Assisted and Donor Reproduction in LGBTQ+ families a legal connection with both of their parents. Will you si...

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · May 8

Check out this page: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

The three doctors, and the psychologist I want to be | BPS

Psychology student Samantha Morgan considers power in how we interact with others.

www.bps.org.uk

Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · May 8

I'm taking action calling on The Camogie Association to allow camogie players the choice to wear shorts. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/gi... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social

Give Camogie players the choice to wear shorts

I'm taking action calling on The Camogie Association to allow camogie players the choice to wear shorts. Will you sign too?

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Apr 18

Keep finding NGO's, these are essential for climate justice and to safeguard democracies Cutting LIFE funds will hurt us all. This is why we need you to take a stand and stop this attack: Defend the funding. Defend our future.”

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · Apr 16

I'm writing a retirement message for a mentor and remembered this wonderful quote from an article by Dr Suzanne Koven:

"a true mentor is someone who has more imagination about you than you have about yourself"

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Apr 7

Belated happy birthday

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Apr 3

Envious. Enjoy 😊

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Apr 3

You will enjoy it. Saw last Autumn in the Gaeity

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Isobel B @butlerisobel.bsky.social · Mar 24

Lovely

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Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery @kennysbookshop.bsky.social · Mar 18

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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · Mar 17

DON’T buy a TESLA from @ledbydonkeys.org

www.youtube.com/shorts/ncA8L...

Ditching Tesla

YouTube video by Led By Donkeys

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · Mar 13

BREAKING: with our great labor & legal colleagues we are suing to stop the latest Trump admin retaliation—this time they are trying to kill the TSA workers’ union. It’s more illegal revenge because the union has been outspoken—& it will make us all less safe! www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/u...

Labor Union Sues Trump Administration Over T.S.A. Contract (Gift Article)

The largest federal employees union is suing the Homeland Security Department to stop the Trump administration from canceling its contract with T.S.A. workers.

www.nytimes.com

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