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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 10h

Efallai mae’n jyst cymryd tipyn o amser i gael ei ‘indecsio’?

Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 12h

Nawr ar Podbean:
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The Welsh Politics Podcast | Free Listening on Podbean App

Member of the Senedd Lee Waters is joined by Professor Laura McAllister of the Wales Governance Centre and Lauren McEvatt, former special adviser in the Wales O

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Ellie Mae O'Hagan @elliemaeohagan.bsky.social · 13h

This makes me want to go full gorilla mode www.theguardian.com/environment/...

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK intelligence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 13h

Ha. Diolch Gwyn! Roedd yr ‘Easter Egg’ Yr Hen Iaith dim on un o’r dau wedi’i cuddio yn y cefndir. Mae yna pod poblogaidd arall ar dangos hefyd…

Gwna i tsieco beth sy’n digwydd gyda’r ffrwd Podbean. Diolch.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 17h

Et voila

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The Welsh Politics Podcast

Member of the Senedd Lee Waters is joined by Professor Laura McAllister of the Wales Governance Centre and Lauren McEvatt, former special adviser in the Wales Office, to analyse and debate the latest ...

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Greg Davies @gjdavies.bsky.social · 17h

By focusing on the language dimension, the paper provides further evidence that this 'flagship' prison has been a disaster from the off: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

HMP Berwyn inspection sees rise in violence and drug use

Concerns were also raised during the previous inspection at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham in 2022.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 17h

Is it not there? Should be! I’ll add it on the list.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 19h

Really pleased to get this pod out. It’s the first really clear look at how we’ve ended up with a voting system for next year’s national GE that no-one really wanted. #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru

The Welsh Politics Pod @welshpolitics.bsky.social · 19h

Our latest pod 'Why do we have a new Senedd voting system that no-one wanted?' is now on all the podcast feeds, where @lauramcallister30.bsky.social, Lauren McEvatt and Lee Waters MS discuss the new voting system for #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru

Also on YouTube! 👇
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Why do we have a new Senedd voting system that no-one wanted?

YouTube video by Welsh Politics Pod

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 1d

The Senedd reform package that has come in for next year‘s election is a bit of a mystery to a lot of people because it doesn’t seem to make sense. We really break it apart in this pod. worth listening to!

The Welsh Politics Pod @welshpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Our next pod takes apart the Senedd reform package which sees expansion to 96 members and a new - and universally unpopular - voting system.

So why are the Welsh Conservatives talking about numbers? Lauren, Lee and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social have different takes! #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales

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The Welsh Politics Pod @welshpolitics.bsky.social · 1d

Our next pod takes apart the Senedd reform package which sees expansion to 96 members and a new - and universally unpopular - voting system.

So why are the Welsh Conservatives talking about numbers? Lauren, Lee and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social have different takes! #Senedd26 #Cymru #Wales

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 1d

This is the official return of a native species lost for over a century.

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Kostia Gorobets @kostiagorobets.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking of this chart

Chart showing the evolution of brands' logos from being distinct in shape, font, and styling to adopting the same flat sans-serif looking font with almost zero visual distinction.

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 1d

This is my new all-time favourite vox pop.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 2d

Dear Gods of all that is stupid...

IT'S REAL.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

However precarious we feel our language here in Wales is, across the water the challenges are much bigger, despite the political and cultural automony of the Republic of Ireland.

Interesting to see things from that perspective:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Irish language is a joy not a burden: in what other tongue is a penis a wild carrot? | Una Mullally

Record numbers of pupils are seeking opt-outs from compulsory learning. This is misguided – Irish is a portal to a world of imagination, says journalist Una Mullally

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

Sure, well you have a nice life fella.

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 9d

The Boring Fund will be open for applications in November.

If your small UK charity needs (up to) £200 to cover something boring like insurance or web hosting, take a look.

They welcome donations too.

The Boring Fund - Open Collective

We support small non-profit organisations (UK) by only funding the really boring (but essential) stuff like insurance, accountancy or admin

opencollective.com

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Andy Dudfield @mrdudders.bsky.social · 8d

Sometimes even we don't totally understand why something is happening online.

What do you think is going on here?

Revealed: how fake stories about government plans to curb personal freedoms have spread across social media – Full Fact

TikTok has banned 14 accounts after a Full Fact investigation found false claims about government restrictions have been shared across different social media platforms more than 300,000 times.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

Why, therefore, has the MOD sited its base in the heart of Welsh speaking Wales? Seems almost like it’s causing the problem in the first place and unnecessary expense for the taxpayer.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

The straw man you’re angry at, isn’t me.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

You seem to have a lot of anger or heightened anxiety. Maybe have some camomile tea or a walk in nature?

I’m always happy to discuss and debate but it just feels like this might not go anywhere. Take care of yourself.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

Bless you.

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 2d

That’s a really interesting insight. For myself I don’t entirely agree that ‘not moving’ necessarily leads to xenophobia and racism and ultimately manipulation.

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cathaguamia.bsky.social @cathaguamia.bsky.social · 2d

MoD spends millions on private schools to avoid Welsh www.bbc.com/news/article...

Defence ministry spends millions on private schools to avoid Welsh

Military personnel receive a private education allowance to avoid lessons in Welsh in state schools.

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