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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 8h

We have a great pre-owned CD shop in Sheffield, and I go shopping there a few times a year. They’re so cheap, and there’s so many of them.

I’d forgotten what shopping for physical media was like. I find myself trying out something new quite often, as well.

Definitely worth a go.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 3d

I wrote about why the regrettable conclusions of Ezra Klein pissed me off so badly in the last couple weeks.

On moral cowardice in an era that calls for clarity, and a popular political instinct to try to solve divisions of abuse by ignoring causes. www.the-reframe.com/eventually-y...

Eventually You're Going to Have to Stand for Something

On accepting the fascist offer and being better than Ezra.

www.the-reframe.com

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 1d

I'll definitely post about our progress!

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 1d

Just accepted a proposal to install a heat pump. It’ll be replacing a 20 year old, non-condensing gas boiler.

We’re looking at replacing five radiators, which we already knew were undersized.

Looking forward to the heating just being *on*, and having some cold rooms be usable all year round.

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 1d

join.greenparty.org.uk

Join the Green Party

Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.

join.greenparty.org.uk

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 1d

This is the first party political broadcast in a very long time that understands the trouble we’re in.

Great job @zackpolanski.bsky.social 💚

youtu.be/qxt4HCjd7VA

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

youtu.be

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Stella Creasy MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social · 2d

Being accountable to an international court means our Government has to answer to them if it tries to undermine your human rights. Be very suspicious of any UK politician who wants to remove that check on their powers.

Share this and speak up for your freedoms.

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 2d

I tried to get my Boots Covid jab booked before October, but they cancelled it due to no stock.

Now I can’t book another until 27th October.

Unbelievable that nobody seems to want the money.

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 3d

The @greenparty.org.uk just voted to abolish landlords 🙂

Well done @sallonsax.bsky.social!

Elaine Hills @elainehills.bsky.social · 3d

@sallonsax.bsky.social introducing his ‘Abolish landlords’ motion at Green Party Conference.

Alexander Sallons speaking at Green Party conference

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 3d

Good luck!

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3d

news.sky.com/story/green-...

Green Party membership overtakes Liberal Democrats under Polanski

Around 20,000 people have joined the Green Party in the past few months, and new leader Zack Polanski says he has "undoubtedly" had a role in this success.

news.sky.com

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 3d

They’re fast becoming a rounding error

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

He is here

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

Gorgeous!

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

A friend took this great photo of them yesterday, and really puts them into context. This is my fourth conference, and they’ve never been easier to avoid.

A zoomed-in photo of the Green Women’s Declaration on the pavement outside conference. There are only four people by the banner, and only one of them actually looks like they’re part of GWD

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

This was the vote against the motion.

*This* is why I‘ve been persuading trans people they need to be in the room.

I didn’t see a single vote against.

A photo of the main hall at Green Party Conference showing a busy plenary hall with no hands raised.

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Aliza Adi (she/her) @alizaadi.bsky.social · 4d

🟩 Green Party Conference 🟩

🗳️ ✨ Reforming Trans Healthcare (a Trans positive motion) ✨

✅ Unanimously passed by @greenparty.org.uk members

✅ Every speaker in support

✅ Every vote in favour

The Green Party once again showing what true solidarity looks like

#GPC25
#TransRights

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

There are anti-trans people in this party. There’s a few more stood outside the conference centre.

This is the reality - anti-trans activism is now irrelevant in this party. We need to keep it that way.

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

This was the vote against the motion.

*This* is why I‘ve been persuading trans people they need to be in the room.

I didn’t see a single vote against.

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

C01, “Reform Trans Healthcare”, put forward by @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social passes unopposed at Green Party Conference.

It calls for the desegregation of trans healthcare, gender identity clinics to be closed, and an informed consent model for trans health in primary care.

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 4d

Two years ago, Joe Rukin, founder of Stop HS2, told me he was fed up with the fight over Green Party policy over HS2, and it was stopping him taking part.

I replied that I was having no such problem, and that Greens For HS2 was not a single issue group.

Here’s the proof. Rukin’s not here.

Greens4HS2 @greens4hs2.bsky.social · 4d

We're at #GPConf !
Here bright and early for the Transport Policy Workshop.
@greenparty.org.uk

Selfie of Pete, Emma, Katie, Matt and Sam at the Transport Policy Workshop

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Greens4HS2 @greens4hs2.bsky.social · 4d

We're at #GPConf !
Here bright and early for the Transport Policy Workshop.
@greenparty.org.uk

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Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 5d

Oh my god

Katie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 5d

Strong @nordicjs.com FOMO today.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5d

"I'm here to talk about what others won’t. To tell the truth about what makes our country great and what makes it not so great. While others thrive on creating scapegoats, I am here to tell you a different story."

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski

Labour has lost its nerve. At our party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things right, says Green party leader Zack Polanski

www.theguardian.com

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