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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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As many have been saying was the Bibi/Smotrich/Ben Gvir plan all along… www.wsj.com/world/middle...
December 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
As many have been saying was the Bibi/Smotrich/Ben Gvir plan all along… www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
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It would be nice if a British leader could say the same: and stand up for London, it’s Mayor and the BBC at the same time
This is the first time Macron has retaliated so angrily against the provocations of his alleged "friend" Donald Trump. The policy of appeasement and flattery is breaking down.
December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It would be nice if a British leader could say the same: and stand up for London, it’s Mayor and the BBC at the same time
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Reform UK-led Derbyshire council announce closure of eight residential care homes just days before Christmas.
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform council’s plan to shut eight care homes ‘a betrayal of local people’
Announcement after proposed sale falls through prompts backlash and union says more than 200 jobs at risk
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Reform UK-led Derbyshire council announce closure of eight residential care homes just days before Christmas.
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
That's going to spell misery and considerable upset for hundreds of vulnerable people and their carers.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Macron and EU condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates
Macron and EU condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates
Washington accused of ‘coercion and intimidation’ after five Europeans behind campaign to regulate US tech giants targeted
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the European Union have accused Washington of “coercion and intimidation”, after the US imposed a visa ban on five prominent European figures who have been at heart of the campaign to introduce laws regulating American tech giants.
The visa bans were imposed on Tuesday on Thierry Breton, a former EU commissioner and one of the architects of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), and four anti-disinformation campaigners, including two in Germany and two in the UK. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Macron and EU condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates
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ʼTis the season to be jolly – but not for this Nobby-no-mates government
🔗 Andrew Rawnsley
https://bit.ly/4asJLGK
🔗 Andrew Rawnsley
https://bit.ly/4asJLGK
ʼTis the season to be jolly – but not for this Nobby-no-m...
Self-inflicted wounds and systemic challenges have both contributed to Labour’s dire unpopularity
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ʼTis the season to be jolly – but not for this Nobby-no-mates government
🔗 Andrew Rawnsley
https://bit.ly/4asJLGK
🔗 Andrew Rawnsley
https://bit.ly/4asJLGK
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A reminder - the BBC charter renewal process has begun!
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
The BBC Royal Charter renewal process has officially begun!
The BBC Royal Charter renewal process has officially begun!
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A reminder - the BBC charter renewal process has begun!
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
The government have opened up a consultation on it and you can all have your say.
I've already responded.
Don't miss out on this opportunity.
open.substack.com/pub/warrenoa...
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Happy birthday to the rebel Jesus!
🎼 “And perhaps we give a little to the poor
If the generosity should seize us.
But if anyone of us should interfere in the business of why there are poor,
They get the same as the rebel Jesus.”
youtu.be/XQPuIswwO2A
🎼 “And perhaps we give a little to the poor
If the generosity should seize us.
But if anyone of us should interfere in the business of why there are poor,
They get the same as the rebel Jesus.”
youtu.be/XQPuIswwO2A
Jackson Browne performs "The Rebel Jesus" on @StevieVanZandt @TeachRock's #StandWithTeachers 2020
YouTube video by Jackson Browne
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy birthday to the rebel Jesus!
🎼 “And perhaps we give a little to the poor
If the generosity should seize us.
But if anyone of us should interfere in the business of why there are poor,
They get the same as the rebel Jesus.”
youtu.be/XQPuIswwO2A
🎼 “And perhaps we give a little to the poor
If the generosity should seize us.
But if anyone of us should interfere in the business of why there are poor,
They get the same as the rebel Jesus.”
youtu.be/XQPuIswwO2A
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🇺🇸🇪🇺 The #US State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five #Europeans it accuses censoring "American viewpoints" online.
All five are leaders in #EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation in the digital sphere.
Read more ➡️ https://go.france24.com/jhP
All five are leaders in #EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation in the digital sphere.
Read more ➡️ https://go.france24.com/jhP
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🇺🇸🇪🇺 The #US State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five #Europeans it accuses censoring "American viewpoints" online.
All five are leaders in #EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation in the digital sphere.
Read more ➡️ https://go.france24.com/jhP
All five are leaders in #EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation in the digital sphere.
Read more ➡️ https://go.france24.com/jhP
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You could argue that the roast potatoes are the most important element to get right at Christmas. Perfect Roast Potatoes create perfect happiness. Which is why they are, indeed, #RecipeOfTheDay!
www.nigella.com/recipes/perf...
www.nigella.com/recipes/perf...
Perfect Roast Potatoes
Needs must and all that, so I have always been an open anti-perfectionist, but in truth (and I’m sorry to repeat what I’ve said before) it is impossible to cook roast potatoes without needing them to ...
www.nigella.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
You could argue that the roast potatoes are the most important element to get right at Christmas. Perfect Roast Potatoes create perfect happiness. Which is why they are, indeed, #RecipeOfTheDay!
www.nigella.com/recipes/perf...
www.nigella.com/recipes/perf...
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tЯump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military.
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
tЯump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military.
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
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Contradicting Trump, Israel moves forward with massive plan for the annexation and colonization of half of Gaza. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Israel Won’t Leave Gaza, Will Build Settlements, Defense Minister Says
Israel Katz’s statements are at odds with President Trump’s multiphase peace plan for the enclave.
www.wsj.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Contradicting Trump, Israel moves forward with massive plan for the annexation and colonization of half of Gaza. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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The man known in Miami as Narco Rubio, brother in law of a major cocaine kingpin.
yeah I mean it’s genuinely sad that the “reasonable old school” Republican (who Dems eagerly and unanimously voted to confirm) is out here doing pressers blatantly geeked out coke and it’s not subtle
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The man known in Miami as Narco Rubio, brother in law of a major cocaine kingpin.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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If it was anybody else, the discovery of a letter from one convicted paedophile to another convicted paedophile, saying, "Hey, remember that friend of ours who we watched definitely being a paedophile," would result in an immediate arrest.
Your move, America.
Your move, America.
December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If it was anybody else, the discovery of a letter from one convicted paedophile to another convicted paedophile, saying, "Hey, remember that friend of ours who we watched definitely being a paedophile," would result in an immediate arrest.
Your move, America.
Your move, America.
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A professor of medieval history, says, "I can assure you the popular belief that the lives of peasants were little more than misery is a misconception. They enjoyed rich social lives – maybe richer than ours – ate well, celebrated frequently and had families not unlike our own."
No pay wall.
No pay wall.
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
The Middle Ages weren’t as dreary and desperate as you’d think, and peasants often had weeks of idle time during the holidays. On Christmas Day, the party was just getting started.
theconversation.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A professor of medieval history, says, "I can assure you the popular belief that the lives of peasants were little more than misery is a misconception. They enjoyed rich social lives – maybe richer than ours – ate well, celebrated frequently and had families not unlike our own."
No pay wall.
No pay wall.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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🎥 Chasing Farage, part two!
John Sweeney is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich College and meets journalist Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject over a decade ago
John Sweeney is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich College and meets journalist Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject over a decade ago
December 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🎥 Chasing Farage, part two!
John Sweeney is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich College and meets journalist Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject over a decade ago
John Sweeney is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich College and meets journalist Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject over a decade ago
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is now demanding the Justice Department release more details on 10 potential Epstein co-conspirators — referenced in a document released in the Epstein files — including "how they were involved, and why they chose not to prosecute."
December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is now demanding the Justice Department release more details on 10 potential Epstein co-conspirators — referenced in a document released in the Epstein files — including "how they were involved, and why they chose not to prosecute."
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DOJ: We're not showing you the evidence we collected that incriminates Trump, because he ordered us not to.
The DOJ is not even trying to hide that it functions as Trump's personal law firm
December 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
DOJ: We're not showing you the evidence we collected that incriminates Trump, because he ordered us not to.
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'We're all going to hell in a handcart.... well not me personally.'
How good a year do Britons say 2025 was for...
Themselves personally
Good: 36%
Average: 35%
Bad: 27%
The UK
Good: 6%
Average: 24%
Bad: 66%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Themselves personally
Good: 36%
Average: 35%
Bad: 27%
The UK
Good: 6%
Average: 24%
Bad: 66%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
'We're all going to hell in a handcart.... well not me personally.'
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Trump, January 2024: "Also, I was never on Epstein's plane..."
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump, January 2024: "Also, I was never on Epstein's plane..."
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This victim told a driver that she couldn't report Trump raping her because "They will kill me." In 2021, another victim said that Epstein told her girls who don't behave are fed to alligators and took her where they die. He threatened to kill her and her son.
December 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This victim told a driver that she couldn't report Trump raping her because "They will kill me." In 2021, another victim said that Epstein told her girls who don't behave are fed to alligators and took her where they die. He threatened to kill her and her son.
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Trump’s 'National Security Strategy' declares the US will focus on 'cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations.' That amounts to a declaration the US will promote regime change in countries that remain governed by pro-democracy parties that support the EU and NATO"
Make America Weak
Trump is systematically undermining America's interests at home and abroad.
www.publicnotice.co
December 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Trump’s 'National Security Strategy' declares the US will focus on 'cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations.' That amounts to a declaration the US will promote regime change in countries that remain governed by pro-democracy parties that support the EU and NATO"