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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · 8h

He really thinks this, because it's of tremendous importance to those around him that he doesn't see the reality.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · 15h

If your industry can't survive without hurting people maybe it should just die

Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · 15h

I'm getting married in less than a month to someone I met on Twitter

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · 15h

Simpsons meme- won't somebody please think of the landlords

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 23h

The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️

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Trans Greens 🏳️‍⚧️💚 @transgreens.bsky.social · 1d

Green Party Conference recently passed some amazing healthcare policy for the trans community. It commits us to an informed consent model of trans healthcare, a trans-led public inquiry into NHS care, a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy, and so much more.

The Green Party just voted to reform trans healthcare.

What does this bold new policy look like?

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

What we're calling for:
- The end of segregation in trans healthcare.
- Ending the torture of conversion therapy.
- Moving the NHS to an informed consent model.
- Expanding the range of funded transition care.
- Access to affirming healthcare for trans youth.
- NHS support for people who seld-medicate or use private care.
- Real support for detransitioning people.

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

How we get there:
- Closing the existing Gender Identity Clinics and supporting GPs with training and funding to care for trans people.
- Lifting the politically motivated ban on 'puberty blockers'.
- Starting a government funded, trans-led, inquiry into past NHS treatment of trans people.
- Including & prioritising trans expertise in independent care reviews.
- Passing a trans-inclusive ban on 'conversion therapy'.

Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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🎃 Darke & Stormy Night ⛈️ @darkesword.com · 1d

Need universal basic income. Don’t make people apply for it. Don’t waste money trying to figure out who needs or deserves it and who doesn’t. Just give everyone the same amount of cash every month. Then sit back and watch things dramatically improve.

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · 1d

I've heard him say this multiple times in speeches. Clearly he's trying to suppress this information!

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Marty Davies @smartypantsmarty.com · 1d

Ofcom ruled GBNews breached code with queerphobic rhetoric

However, Ofcom did not use their sanctioning powers.

GB News comment about LGBTQ+ including 'paedos' in breach of Ofcom code

A GB News presenter saying “full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons” at a church would “include paedos” breached the Broadcasting Code, Ofcom said.

pressgazette.co.uk

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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 4d

C03 "Reforming Trans Healthcare" brought by Cade Hatton, has been UNANIMOUSLY passed by conference.

There were 5 votes against.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

So much energy from Green Party Conference.

Great to hear about all the local parties in England & Wales calling up their new members, inviting them to action days and getting people involved.

Let's go! 💚🚀

novaramedia.com/2025/10/07/z...

Zack Polanski Must Now Transform His Fans Into Activists | Novara Media

The telegenic eco-socialist has triggered an explosion of interest in the Green party, and a parallel growth in membership. Now he needs to translate enthusiasm into activity, writes Adam Ramsay.

novaramedia.com

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · 1d

I've decided, tentatively, to return to Bluesky. We'll see how long for.

Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · Jul 24

Bluesky has now capitulated to government overreach. I got a popup saying that I have to verify my age to access certain features.
You can reach me on Mastodon.

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jenny_tightpants🪑 @jtp.bsky.social · Jul 24

i'd bet money that none of these AI eggheads even know how to make it comply with this whether they want to or not

Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · Jul 24

Trump's new executive order about AI states that companies' models must not incorporate the idea that trans people exist as a concept. Seems bad.

The WHITE HOUSE
One of the most pervasive and destructive of these ideologies is so-called "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI). In the Al context, DEl includes the suppression or distortion of factual information about race or sex; manipulation of racial or sexual representation in model outputs; incorporation of concepts like critical race theory, transgenderism, unconscious bias, intersectionality, and systemic racism; and discrimination on the basis of race or sex.
DEl displaces the commitment to truth in favor of preferred outcomes and, as recent history illustrates, poses an existential threat to reliable Al.

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · Jul 24

It's so significant that it won't happen.

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · Jul 24

What if they spend all their screen time reading ebooks?

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Matt 'Wib' Ward @wib.bsky.social · Jul 23

So if kids can't look at screens then are you going to invest in public spaces where they can exist away from their parents?

I'm assuming no.

News story reading: "Two-hour screen time limit and curfews for children being considered by government
The technology secretary tells Sky News he will make announcement on "compulsive" screen time, as a survey shows teenagers are spending hours a day scrolling."

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The Onion @theonion.com · Jul 23

Shocking Video Captures Calm Police Officers Handling Situation Nonviolently

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · Jul 23

That's not a technical problem, that's an absence seizure.

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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · Jul 23

It's quite rare & refreshing to see someone in UK politics
not using immigrants & migrants as a punching ball & challenging the politics of the extreme Right which seem to have mesmerised the Labour leadership .

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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Kev @caoimhin1.bsky.social · Jul 23

If you identify as working class, this is your only option now, every other party is broken.

Not just for your sake, but for the sake of your children and your grandchildren.

Vote Green
#BackZack

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Jul 23

Trump ❤️ Cuomo

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · Jul 23

Fantastic video, extremely well-produced.
If your priority is the environment, your priority is in stripping the power of the wealthy and giving it to those that will use it to protect the environment and the people. It'll make us happier in every way, we just need the willpower.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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Michael Robinson @mrobinson.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just Russia doing Satanic Panic shit in the year of our lord 2025

Russia’s Supreme Court bans ‘international Satanism movement’ as extremist — Meduza

Russia’s Supreme Court has ruled to recognize the “international Satanism movement” as an extremist organization and ban it across the country, Mediazona reported.

meduza.io

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 23

This is the political video I've been waiting to see.
I have no party affiliations, but if I were in the Greens, I would vote for @zackpolanski.bsky.social

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · Jul 23

⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.

🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.

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