Maggie Holland
@maggieholland.bsky.social
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1/ A Russian soldier says that only the "marginalised" – drug addicts, the homeless and the destitute – are joining the Russian army these days . He says that the war continues because people in Russia profit from it and that its aim is to "dominate and humiliate" Ukraine. ⬇️
December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
1/ A Russian soldier says that only the "marginalised" – drug addicts, the homeless and the destitute – are joining the Russian army these days . He says that the war continues because people in Russia profit from it and that its aim is to "dominate and humiliate" Ukraine. ⬇️
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This piece is billed as ‘father of girls thinks misogyny lessons are unnecessary’ but right at the end he actually asks the girls he is confidently speaking on behalf of and they…disagree. Amazing. www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
I’m a father of teen girls. I don’t want misogyny lessons for boys
The government is planning classes to combat prejudice against women. Andrew Billen isn’t sure it will work
www.thetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This piece is billed as ‘father of girls thinks misogyny lessons are unnecessary’ but right at the end he actually asks the girls he is confidently speaking on behalf of and they…disagree. Amazing. www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
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A right wing shitstick taking on a task for which he was supremely ill-suited, then claiming voter fraud when the public say 'no thanks'? Say it isn't so!
Anyway, don't worry about the proof he says he's got. You wouldn't know it. It goes to a different dance school.
www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...
Anyway, don't worry about the proof he says he's got. You wouldn't know it. It goes to a different dance school.
www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...
Strictly's Thomas Skinner 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and claims he has proof
Thomas Skinner is reportedly suing the BBC as it's claimed he has proof the organisation rigged Strictly Come Dancing voting to ensure he left the competition early
www.mirror.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A right wing shitstick taking on a task for which he was supremely ill-suited, then claiming voter fraud when the public say 'no thanks'? Say it isn't so!
Anyway, don't worry about the proof he says he's got. You wouldn't know it. It goes to a different dance school.
www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...
Anyway, don't worry about the proof he says he's got. You wouldn't know it. It goes to a different dance school.
www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...
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19 December 1924 | A Polish woman, Adela Ros, was born in Porąbka.
In #Auschwitz from 25 January 1943.
No. 31278
She perished in the camp on 9 July 1943.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
In #Auschwitz from 25 January 1943.
No. 31278
She perished in the camp on 9 July 1943.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
19 December 1924 | A Polish woman, Adela Ros, was born in Porąbka.
In #Auschwitz from 25 January 1943.
No. 31278
She perished in the camp on 9 July 1943.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
In #Auschwitz from 25 January 1943.
No. 31278
She perished in the camp on 9 July 1943.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
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#OtD 19 Dec 2018 popular protests erupted in several cities in Sudan against price increases and high cost of living. They grew into a movement across the country calling for the downfall of dictator Pres Omar al-Bashir, and bringing his govt down stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9081...
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#OtD 19 Dec 2018 popular protests erupted in several cities in Sudan against price increases and high cost of living. They grew into a movement across the country calling for the downfall of dictator Pres Omar al-Bashir, and bringing his govt down stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9081...
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Can't think of a stronger endorsement for Erasmus.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Can't think of a stronger endorsement for Erasmus.
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russia passes huge sentences against 65-year-old Melitopol pensioner and two other Ukrainians for their patriotism
Iryna Sukhodei was claimed by an invading power to have committed treason by supporting her own country
Twelve and a half years in a medium-security prison colony.
Iryna Sukhodei was claimed by an invading power to have committed treason by supporting her own country
Twelve and a half years in a medium-security prison colony.
Russia passes huge sentences against 65-year-old Melitopol pensioner and two other Ukrainians for their patriotism
Iryna Sukhodei was claimed by an invading power to have committed treason by supporting her own country
khpg.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
russia passes huge sentences against 65-year-old Melitopol pensioner and two other Ukrainians for their patriotism
Iryna Sukhodei was claimed by an invading power to have committed treason by supporting her own country
Twelve and a half years in a medium-security prison colony.
Iryna Sukhodei was claimed by an invading power to have committed treason by supporting her own country
Twelve and a half years in a medium-security prison colony.
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putin gives green light to expropriation of Ukrainians’ homes on occupied territory
russian ‘filtration’ measures at Sheremetyevo are making it very clear that Ukrainians are not wanted on occupied territory, with the russian invaders effectively given carte blanche to plunder their property
russian ‘filtration’ measures at Sheremetyevo are making it very clear that Ukrainians are not wanted on occupied territory, with the russian invaders effectively given carte blanche to plunder their property
Putin gives green light to expropriation of Ukrainians’ homes on occupied territory
Russian ‘filtration’ measures at Sheremetyevo are making it very clear that Ukrainians are not wanted on occupied territory, with the Russian invaders effectively given carte blanche to plunder their ...
khpg.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM
putin gives green light to expropriation of Ukrainians’ homes on occupied territory
russian ‘filtration’ measures at Sheremetyevo are making it very clear that Ukrainians are not wanted on occupied territory, with the russian invaders effectively given carte blanche to plunder their property
russian ‘filtration’ measures at Sheremetyevo are making it very clear that Ukrainians are not wanted on occupied territory, with the russian invaders effectively given carte blanche to plunder their property
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"Within days, Claudius had given away nearly all its inventory for free—including a PlayStation 5 it had been talked into buying for “marketing purposes.” It ordered a live fish. It offered to buy stun guns, pepper spray, cigarettes and underwear.
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared."
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared."
We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"Within days, Claudius had given away nearly all its inventory for free—including a PlayStation 5 it had been talked into buying for “marketing purposes.” It ordered a live fish. It offered to buy stun guns, pepper spray, cigarettes and underwear.
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared."
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared."
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Reform UK’s flagship Kent Council is a shitshow.
Video exposes Leader Linden Kemkaran as out of control and angry.
DOGE in Kent failed.
Multiple councillors sacked or defected.
Threats of violence by councillor.
Deficit widening under Reform UK in Kent.
#KemkaranMustGo
Video exposes Leader Linden Kemkaran as out of control and angry.
DOGE in Kent failed.
Multiple councillors sacked or defected.
Threats of violence by councillor.
Deficit widening under Reform UK in Kent.
#KemkaranMustGo
December 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Reform UK’s flagship Kent Council is a shitshow.
Video exposes Leader Linden Kemkaran as out of control and angry.
DOGE in Kent failed.
Multiple councillors sacked or defected.
Threats of violence by councillor.
Deficit widening under Reform UK in Kent.
#KemkaranMustGo
Video exposes Leader Linden Kemkaran as out of control and angry.
DOGE in Kent failed.
Multiple councillors sacked or defected.
Threats of violence by councillor.
Deficit widening under Reform UK in Kent.
#KemkaranMustGo
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Helpful research from @cassiarowland.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk suggesting scrapping of jury trials would save 1.5-2.5% of time currently spent in courts
www.ft.com/content/8a9f...
www.ft.com/content/8a9f...
Scrapping juries would save less than 10% of court time, research shows
Reforms aim to ease backlog of nearly 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in England and Wales
www.ft.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Helpful research from @cassiarowland.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk suggesting scrapping of jury trials would save 1.5-2.5% of time currently spent in courts
www.ft.com/content/8a9f...
www.ft.com/content/8a9f...
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They laid down their lives for Ukraine and Europe
RIP - Andrii Tokarchuk (38), Valentyn Fedorovych (21), Volodymyr Kozak, Colombian fighter Sebastian Espana
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
RIP - Andrii Tokarchuk (38), Valentyn Fedorovych (21), Volodymyr Kozak, Colombian fighter Sebastian Espana
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
December 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
They laid down their lives for Ukraine and Europe
RIP - Andrii Tokarchuk (38), Valentyn Fedorovych (21), Volodymyr Kozak, Colombian fighter Sebastian Espana
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
RIP - Andrii Tokarchuk (38), Valentyn Fedorovych (21), Volodymyr Kozak, Colombian fighter Sebastian Espana
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
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(🚨) TONIGHT: THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
As tomorrow is a national holiday—Trump-Epstein Day, when Trump drops heavily doctored files aiming to hide his pedophilia—tonight this feed and Hounds will celebrate, at 5PM ET, with a thread of Trump-Epstein songs... and more.
Please spread the word!
As tomorrow is a national holiday—Trump-Epstein Day, when Trump drops heavily doctored files aiming to hide his pedophilia—tonight this feed and Hounds will celebrate, at 5PM ET, with a thread of Trump-Epstein songs... and more.
Please spread the word!
December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
(🚨) TONIGHT: THE TRUMP-EPSTEIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
As tomorrow is a national holiday—Trump-Epstein Day, when Trump drops heavily doctored files aiming to hide his pedophilia—tonight this feed and Hounds will celebrate, at 5PM ET, with a thread of Trump-Epstein songs... and more.
Please spread the word!
As tomorrow is a national holiday—Trump-Epstein Day, when Trump drops heavily doctored files aiming to hide his pedophilia—tonight this feed and Hounds will celebrate, at 5PM ET, with a thread of Trump-Epstein songs... and more.
Please spread the word!
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Read this.
If we can't even identify our enemies then how can we fight them?
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Longest Suicide Note in American History
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy targets liberal democracy itself.
www.theatlantic.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Read this.
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Worth remembering in this time also the "lost" stanza of our glorious continental anthem:
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Worth remembering in this time also the "lost" stanza of our glorious continental anthem:
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HMP Bronzefield must urgently allow medics into the prison to treat Qesser before it’s too late. The appalling denial of medical attention ... will likely have fatal consequences, directly linked to the decision-making of Labour ministers.
Read my full comment, link below.
Read my full comment, link below.
December 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
HMP Bronzefield must urgently allow medics into the prison to treat Qesser before it’s too late. The appalling denial of medical attention ... will likely have fatal consequences, directly linked to the decision-making of Labour ministers.
Read my full comment, link below.
Read my full comment, link below.
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Trump sounds like a maniac at some sort of demented open mic
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Trump sounds like a maniac at some sort of demented open mic
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I mean, I did attempt a coup, and to change the rules to make me president for life. However, following that failure, I am utterly delighted that Janet will be the next President of @humanists.uk. Ironically, she is a goddess.
Janet's first interview as our next President, taking over from
@adamrutherford.bsky.social at the start of 2026! 🎉
Featured in @theguardian.com.
@adamrutherford.bsky.social at the start of 2026! 🎉
Featured in @theguardian.com.
‘I’ve never been scared of saying what I think’: Janet Ellis on godlessness, grief and life beyond Blue Peter
The broadcaster becomes president of Humanists UK in the new year. She talks about juggling TV work with single motherhood, losing her husband, and why she’d rather have specialised in acting
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I mean, I did attempt a coup, and to change the rules to make me president for life. However, following that failure, I am utterly delighted that Janet will be the next President of @humanists.uk. Ironically, she is a goddess.
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Badenoch accused of making ‘deeply inaccurate’ claims about violence against women
Badenoch accused of making ‘deeply inaccurate’ claims about violence against women
Tory leader says Labour should focus on migrants ‘that don’t respect women’ rather than tackling misogyny in schools
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Kemi Badenoch has been accused of weaponising violence against women and girls and using “dangerous” and “deeply inaccurate” claims in her response to the government’s plan to tackle the issue.
On Thursday, the safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips, introduced the government’s long-awaited strategy to tackle “the national emergency” of violence against women and girls in the House of Commons, saying it did something “that none before it ever has” by making tackling it a priority across local and national government, the criminal justice system and the voluntary sector. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Badenoch accused of making ‘deeply inaccurate’ claims about violence against women
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Every time I discuss universities with voters - even highly qualified ones - I get the same eight points:
*Taxpayer pays tuition
*Waste of money
*Far too many unis
*We need apprenticeships
*Lecturers get x3 months holiday
*Social engineering
*Woke
*Get rid of Humanities
So, so tired of it all. 😫
*Taxpayer pays tuition
*Waste of money
*Far too many unis
*We need apprenticeships
*Lecturers get x3 months holiday
*Social engineering
*Woke
*Get rid of Humanities
So, so tired of it all. 😫
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Every time I discuss universities with voters - even highly qualified ones - I get the same eight points:
*Taxpayer pays tuition
*Waste of money
*Far too many unis
*We need apprenticeships
*Lecturers get x3 months holiday
*Social engineering
*Woke
*Get rid of Humanities
So, so tired of it all. 😫
*Taxpayer pays tuition
*Waste of money
*Far too many unis
*We need apprenticeships
*Lecturers get x3 months holiday
*Social engineering
*Woke
*Get rid of Humanities
So, so tired of it all. 😫
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‘They laughed at me when I said I wanted to be a comedian. They're not laughing now.’
- Bob Monkhouse
- Bob Monkhouse
President Trump, "Our country was laughed at from all over the world, but they're not laughing any more"
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
‘They laughed at me when I said I wanted to be a comedian. They're not laughing now.’
- Bob Monkhouse
- Bob Monkhouse